All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be utilized as its name implies—when there is an emergency. The emergency heat switch will turn on a strip, or strips, of electric heat and turn your heat pump off. When the temperature outside gets below 40 degrees, many Croydon residents will flip the switch in order to warm up. While this will do the job, we don’t advise doing this. When your system runs in this emergency mode, it can utilize a lot of energy and send your utility bills skyrocketing.
Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC advises only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your house. When it’s cold outside and it feels like 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 it seems that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Croydon, it’s time to give Indoor Comfort Systems HVAC a call. Investing in a backup heating system might 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 cold enough outside 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 cozy and warm on chilly days—and you can save your emergency heat switch for real heating emergencies.
If you want to hear more about ways you can supplement your heat pump’s heat supply or find out more about how your heat pump operates, call our experts at 215-741-5505. 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.