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Should the thermostat be set to EM heat if the heat pump has Auxiliary heat?
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∙ 9y ago
Emergency Heat [EM] should only be used as a backup if the heat pump fails. EM heat uses 1.5 to 3 times as much or electricity as the heat pump.
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What kind of thermostat do you buy if you have a heat pump?
A heat pump thermostat.
Should outside unit be running when inside thermostat is set on heat?
Only if the outside unit is a heat pump.
Why won't heat pump cool?
i set my thermostat to cool, my heat pump start it go to heat but not cool, i think the thermostat. can u help.
Is a programmable thermostat good to use with a heat pump system?
A programmable thermostat works fine with a heat pump. Just remember that a heat pump does not heat as fast as a furnace because of the lower BTU ratings so do not set the thermostat as far back as you normally would. Also make sure to buy a thermostat that has heat pump terminals.
What is the purpose of a thermostat on a heat pump?
The purpose of a thermostat on a running heat pump is to be able to determine the temperature the pump is operating at. This is used for regulating the heats needed.
When should you use emergency heat?
During an emergency. i.e. when the heat pump is not working. If your heat pump can not keep your house warm, then the auxiliary heating coils (same thing as emergency heat) will come on automatically. If not, then there is a problem with your heating system.
Which setting should iuse on electric thermostat heat or em heat what is difference?
On a system that uses a Heat pump, the heat setting utilizes the pump, and electrical coil heating as a backup. On the EM setting the heat pump won't run, only the axillary coils will provide heat.
Why will my heat pump not start when i turn on thermostat?
First, is the thermostat in he correct position for cooling? Is there a red light glowing on the thermostat? There could have been a power surge or outage and the heat pump needs to reset. Turn the power off to the heat pump at the control panel for a couple or minutes then back on again to reset the heat pump.
What type of thermostat does a heat pump with auxilary heat use?
Any brand or make will work if it is 2 heat 1 cool thermostat
Can a heat pump thermostat be used on non heat pump air conditioning system?
yes it can but everytime you want heat you have to put it on Emergency Heat..
What is auxiliary heat?
Usually a backup heating unit. For instance in a heat pump when the temperature drops below the temperature where the heat pump cannot extract heat from the existing air electric heating elements kick in.
Why is the heat and air system only working on emergency heat?
when running the heat-pump the air blowing from the heat ducts is not hot ( it's to cold for the heat-pump). you have a main furnace and it won't turn on ( is thermostat selected for this source), ( is the power switch for main furnace on ), ( is fuse for this furnace good). If these are good (check thermostat wiring at thermostat, and transformer).
