Too much emergency heat???
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:03 am
I have a Nordyne E3EB-015H heat pump/elec furnace. The inside coils are Nordyne C5DA-T30UB. The outside unit is a Medallion, not sure of the model. This is a brand new setup and has not even been in use for a month. My question or concern is the "emergency heat" mode. I keep the thermo set on 70 degrees, dont move it up and dont move it down. We live in Eastern Tennessee, it gets cold here but not real cold. Last night it was down in the mid 20's I think. (I'm originally from North Dakota so this is still short wearing weather to me HAHA!)
Anyhow, I have noticed that the red light on my thermo comes on quite frequently, indicating that the emergency heat is on as well. I have the "mode" set to HEAT and the fan is set to AUTO. I read in the book that came with thermo control that it will sometimes switch to Emer Heat mode on its own when needed, to defrost and bring the temp up quickly. Is it normal for the Emer Heat to come on frequently like this, or might there be something wrong with my HVAC unit? I am just worried about my elec bill running up since they are elec heating elements. I dont know hardly anything about Heating and Air units. So i would appreciate any feedback. Thanks and have a great day!
Garrett
Anyhow, I have noticed that the red light on my thermo comes on quite frequently, indicating that the emergency heat is on as well. I have the "mode" set to HEAT and the fan is set to AUTO. I read in the book that came with thermo control that it will sometimes switch to Emer Heat mode on its own when needed, to defrost and bring the temp up quickly. Is it normal for the Emer Heat to come on frequently like this, or might there be something wrong with my HVAC unit? I am just worried about my elec bill running up since they are elec heating elements. I dont know hardly anything about Heating and Air units. So i would appreciate any feedback. Thanks and have a great day!
Garrett