Have you ever noticed the phrase “auxiliary heat” on your thermostat? This function of your HVAC system is intended to do two things: supplement your heat pump's capacity during extreme cold weather and/or provide emergency heat if your system fails.
1️⃣ Auxiliary heat should be a temporary setting and automatically turn off once your home warms up. Check back in 30 minutes or so to see if it has turned off on its own.
2️⃣ Only turn your heat up two degrees at a time. Auxiliary heat can be triggered if your home is three degrees lower than your set temperature.
3️⃣ Do not turn on emergency heat unless it’s actually an emergency. Give auxiliary heat time to work its magic. Emergency heat requires a lot more energy and is more expensive.
4️⃣ Make sure your aux heat indicator turns off when the outside temperature reaches 40 degrees or higher. If it remains on, you may have a malfunction in your heat pump.
If you think your heat source needs immediate attention and you're not getting enough heat into your home, you can trust us. Call us today or visit aircoservice.com to schedule an appointment. #aircoservice #auxiliaryheat #homeowneradvice
