All heat pumps are equipped 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 your heat pump off. When the temperature outside drops below 40 degrees, many Mount Horeb residents will flip the switch in order to make it warmer. While this will do the job, we don’t advise doing this. When your system operates in this emergency mode, it can take up a lot of energy and send your utility costs skyrocketing.
JW Brager Heating and Cooling advises only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your home. When it’s cooler 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 you’ve found that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Mount Horeb, it’s time to give JW Brager Heating and Cooling 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 automatically 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 true heating emergencies.
If you want to learn 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 608-447-0555. Our team is happy to help. If it’s more convenient for you, you can also book an appointment with us online using our handy scheduler.