All heat pumps are armed 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 the heat pump. When the temperature outside gets below 40 degrees, many Myrtle Beach residents will flip the switch in order to heat their homes up. While this will do the job, we don’t recommend it. When your system operates in this emergency mode, it can utilize a lot of energy and send your utility bills skyrocketing.
Polar Air & Mechanical recommends 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 notice that your heat pump isn’t keeping up with the cooler weather in Myrtle Beach, you should give Polar Air & Mechanical 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 the weather is so cold 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 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 843-253-4874. 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.
