That means you are spending three times as much money to run your heat pump in auxiliary mode. No. Hepke says only thermostats that control a heat pump will have this setting, which makes sense ...

Many thermostats have a setting called EM heat, emergency heat or auxiliary heat. You shouldn’t normally rely on it warm your house, but it’s useful when the thermostat’s regular settings ...

If the thermostat is too near a vent and gets lots of hot air, for example, it's going to register higher and shut off while ...

HVAC.com states, that it can turn on when the inside temperature of the home goes below three degrees of the set temperature on the thermostat. How will I know if auxiliary heat is being used?

Colder weather can often mean a higher energy bill, so we spoke with industry professionals for insight on what's best for your wallet and your heating system.

Tennesseans around the Volunteer State are already feeling the icy chill of January. But is it time to turn on the emergency ...

(NEXSTAR) – With frigid temperatures, ice, and snow in the forecast for much of the U.S. this week, heaters practically everywhere are going to be working overtime. If you’re not feeling the ...

Tennesseans don't deal with the same winters like people up North or in South Dakota do, so you may never have needed to turn on your emergency heat before, but if your house is getting a bit chilly ...