Heat Pumps in a Mild Triad Winter
Short answer: heat pumps handle most Greensboro winter days efficiently. On the coldest nights, auxiliary heat or a gas furnace helps. Steam from the outdoor unit is usually a normal defrost cycle.
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Mild temperatures suit heat pumps well.
Auxiliary heat
Electric strips or a furnace help on cold mornings.
Emergency heat
Use only if the heat pump fails.
Defrost
Steam and a brief pause are normal.
Ice storms
Ice on the unit should clear during defrost; if not, call.
Thermostat settings
Avoid big setbacks that trigger backup heat.
Airflow
Keep vents and returns clear.
Filters
Change filters regularly in winter too.
Fall tune-up
Check heating mode before cold weather.
Older units
Older heat pumps lose capacity; newer ones heat better.
Bills
Watch for spikes that suggest backup heat is running too much.
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