Do Heat Pumps Work in Cold Weather?
Yes — modern heat pumps heat in cold weather, often well below freezing. Capacity and efficiency change as it gets colder, so here's what actually matters: equipment selection, d
Should I Turn My Heat Pump Down at Night or Leave It Alone?
"Turn it down at night" and "never touch a heat pump" are both too simple. A modest setback can save energy — but an aggressive morning recovery can trigger pricey backup heat. H
What Temperature Should I Set My Heat Pump in Winter
There's no magic heat-pump number. Around 68°F is a good starting point — then adjust for comfort, avoid big swings that trigger expensive backup heat, and let variable-speed eq
Why Does My Heat Pump Keep Switching to Auxiliary Heat?
AUX HEAT keeps popping up on your thermostat? It's normal backup heat helping the heat pump under certain conditions — but constant, unexplained AUX can spike your bill. Here's w
Why Won’t My Heat Pump Switch From Cooling to Heating?
Thermostat on HEAT but it still feels like the AC? Sometimes it's the O/B setting or wiring, sometimes the reversing valve—and sometimes the heat pump is heating normally. Here's
Can I Use Any Smart Thermostat With a Heat Pump?
"It's smart, so it'll work" isn't how heat-pump thermostats go. The thermostat has to control the reversing valve, staging, aux/emergency heat and sometimes communicating equipment
Auxiliary Heat vs. Emergency Heat on a Heat Pump
Saw AUX HEAT or EM HEAT on your thermostat? They're related but not the same. Here's what auxiliary and emergency heat each do, when they're normal, why they can spike your electri
