All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be utilized as its name implies—in 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 Menomonie and western Wisconsin residents will flip the switch in order to heat their homes up. While this will do the job, we don’t propose you do this. When your system works in this emergency mode, it can use a lot of energy and send your utility bills skyrocketing.
Halverson Brothers Inc advises only flipping on your emergency heat switch if your heat pump has stopped heating your space. When it’s cold 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 working in its emergency mode.
If it seems that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Menomonie and western Wisconsin, you should give Halverson Brothers Inc a call. Investing in a backup heating system may save you some expense 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 instinctively 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 find out 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 715-578-8046. 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.
