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Pump Considerations" |
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Heat Pump Considerations
Like most central heating and cooling systems, you control a
heat pump from the thermostat. But there are some unique things
about heat pumps that make proper use of the thermostat important
for economy, comfort and durability.
Like other thermostats, a heat pump thermostat senses the indoor
temperature. For heating, if the temperature is below the point
you have chosen, it will turn on the heat pump. But there’s
an important difference with a heat pump thermostat. It controls
two heating systems: the heat pump and the emergency heat (sometimes
called supplemental or back-up heat).
Emergency heat is more expensive to operate than the heat pump.
Since the same thermostat controls both systems, you need to
operate the thermostat in a way that reduces the use of emergency
heat.
The key is to find the temperature setting that’s comfortable
and leave it there. If you turn up the thermostat, you’re
likely to cause both the heat pump and emergency heat to come
on. This costs you money you don’t need to spend.
How much can I lower (setback) the thermostat during
sleep or leave periods?
As a general rule, we recommend programmable heat pump thermostats
have no more than 6° F of setback temperature. This will
limit the amount of expensive emergency heat needed to raise
the house temperature after a setback period.
Should
I set my non-programmable heat pump thermostat to a lower temperature
at night to save money?
For most economical operation, non-programmable heat pump thermostatsshould
be set at one heating temperature 24 hours a day.
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