All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be used 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 your heat pump. When the temperature outside gets below 40 degrees, many Boynton Beach 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 operates in this emergency mode, it can utilize a lot of energy and send your utility costs skyrocketing.
A2Z Air Inc suggests only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your space. When it’s colder 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 working in its emergency mode.
If you’ve found that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Boynton Beach, it’s time to give A2Z Air Inc a call. Investing in a backup heating system could save you some cash in the long run. We can install your backup system to work seamlessly with your heat pump. So, when the weather is 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 nice and warm on chilly days—and you can save your emergency heat switch for actual 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 works, call our experts at 561-270-6228. We’ll be happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also book an appointment with us online using our handy scheduler.