All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be utilized as its name implies—if there is an emergency. The emergency heat switch will turn on a strip, or strips, of electric heat and turn off the heat pump. When the temperature outside gets below 40 degrees, many Pflugerville residents will flip the switch in order to warm up. While this will do the job, we don’t recommend it. When your system works in this emergency mode, it can use a lot of energy and send your utility bills skyrocketing.
Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning advises only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your home. When it’s cooler outside and it appears that your heat pump is constantly running, let it do its job. It’s actually much more efficient to let your heat pump run that it would be if your heat pump is operating in its emergency mode.
If you’ve found that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Pflugerville, it’s time to give Evenaire Heating & Air Conditioning a call. Investing in a backup heating system may save you some money in the long run. We can install your backup system to work effortlessly with your heat pump. So, when it’s so cold that your heat pump can’t pull warmer air into your home, your thermostat can mechanically switch on your backup heating system. This method will keep your home warm and cozy on chilly days—and you can save your emergency heat switch for real heating emergencies.
If you want to find out more about ways you can supplement your heat pump’s heat supply or find out more about how your heat pump functions, call our experts at 512-355-1482. Our team is happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also arrange an appointment with us online using our handy scheduler.
