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That depends on 1- where you live (climate) and 2- what the gas and electric rates are in your area. If the gas rates are low and you are in a cold climate I would.
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How do you convert an AC only unit to a heat pump?
need to change condensing units. from cooling only to heat pump
What central air Heat Pump brands are made in America?
what heat pumps or make in u.s.
Should the thermostat be set to EM heat if the heat pump has Auxiliary heat?
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.
What are the basics that I need to know before purchasing a new heat pump?
There are a few things you need to consider before purchasing a new heat pump. Should you buy a heat pump or should you choose a better choice, for example a furnace? What size heat pump will you need to buy? How efficient do you want your heat pump to be?
You have an electric forced air furnace and central air. why does the central air fan run when furnace comes on?
You must have a heat pump with electric auxilliary heat.
Will central heat work without air conditioner?
Yes, as long as it a gas system and not a electric heat pump 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.
Can ac work in winters?
yes but id u dont want to waste the engery open the door
Should your outdoor HVAC compressor run when your heater is on?
no sounds like your wires are crossed at your thromsthat Answer If you have a heat pump system, YES the compressor should run. You can find out if the system is a heat pump usually by looking at the thermostat. Heat pump thermostats usually have "Cool-Off-Heat-Emergency Heat" on the system switch. Another way would be to feel the air coming out of the outside unit when the heat is on. If the air coming out feels very cold, then it's a heat pump. even if you have a heat pump, the only way the in door unit should be producing heat is if you are all electric if you are gas the heat pump should lockout to prevent the persure from getting to high causing the indoor coil to blow up.
Why doesnt my Goodman CPLE36 1 central AC unit with heat pump turn on outside but inside it blows air throughout the house though it's not cool air and the heat only works on emergency heat?
The thermostat turns on the heat pump and indoor fan. If an electrical sub circuit to or within the heat pump fails or locks out the heat pump, the outdoor part will not turn on.
Does the fan outside on the unit have to work for the central heating unit?
is it really run ning or is it possible that you have a heat pump system and it is the heating portion of the system operating?
What amount of money should I budget toward a new quality heat pump?
The average heat pump can range between $900 to $2000 dollars. You should budget around $900 if you just want a heat pump, or $2000 for a higher end one.
