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What can you do if your system isn’t working well in certain rooms of your home?
If you have only one thermostat, a little temperature variation between rooms is normal. However, this could also be an indication of poor ductwork or air filtration problems. Set up a free consultation to discuss the problem and suggest solutions.
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What is Emergency Heat and how can it help?
Simply put, heat pumps in northern climates below 35 degrees need to be heated by a supplemental source. It is typically in the form of electric resistance heating at the indoor unit. This is an all electric Heat Pump. But it could also include a gas, oil or hot-water backup system. This supplemental heat may also be referred to second-stage or back up heating. The first-stage is the Heat Pump. Emergency Heat refers to when your supplemental heat (2nd Stage) is used by itself, without the need for your heat pump (1st Stage heat). Although thermostats and systems may have different ways of determining when heat pumps are activated, they all work automatically. In the winter, both stages will work together so it is not necessary for you to set your thermostat on Emergency Heat. This is what Emergency Heat means.
When should I use Emergency Heat?
It is only used when there are emergency situations, just like its name. It is used when the first-stage heating system (the Heat Pump) is malfunctioning. This means that if your house gets cold and doesn't heat properly, you should switch to Emergency Heat. As you can see, the Heat Pump has become a blockage of ice as a result of a malfunction. At this point it's not capable of providing heat. Just set the thermostat for Emergency Heat and call to have it serviced. Your outdoor heat pump should be inspected regularly during the winter months. Inspect the heat pump for signs such as ice or snow accumulation. The heat pump that was pictured in the photo actually got so bad that it had to be removed. The problem might have been detected earlier to avoid costly replacement.
What does Emergency Heat do?
When you switch to Emergency Heat, the red indicator lamp will stay on. It will remain lit until you have turned off the Emergency Heat. This simply lets you know you're in emergency. A call for heat will not send a signal to the outdoor Heat Pump. Only the indoor unit as well the back-up heating will work. For all-electric systems, this will provide sufficient heat to keep your system running until the Heat Pump can fix itself. The heat should come from the gas/oil/hotwater system.
Emergency Heat: Is it more expensive to heat?
An all-electric heat pumps is the best option. Heating your home with emergency heat is more expensive. Emergency Heat, like the name suggests should only be used in an emergency to repair your heat pump. It doesn't matter if your backup system uses Oil or Gas heat. It depends on your fuel cost, efficiency of your heating systems, and other factors. It's safe to say that an all electric system won't have as much of a price increase.
Why is the Emergency Heat lamp on?
As stated earlier, the Emergency Heat Light will come on if your thermostat is set at Emergency Heat. The light will turn on if your thermostat has not been set to emergency heat. This usually means your heat pump may be having issues. You can read more about this problem at Thermostat red blinking or stays on. Hannabery HVAC cannot be held responsible for information you find on our website. It is free of charge. This information is intended to be helpful. However, it should not be considered complete. An HVAC technician should inspect your HVAC system and make repairs.
What does HVAC refer to?
The acronym for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning stands for Heating. Sometimes it is referred as HVAC-R. The R stands for refrigeration.