Heat pumps · Backup heat
Backup heat for heat pumps
Backup or auxiliary heat covers the hours when a heat pump can't keep up on its own, and provides redundancy if the heat pump needs service.
Equipment we install
Selected for your home. Designed to work together.
Common approaches
Electric heat strips
Built into the air handler; simple but draws significant power.
Retained or new furnace
Hybrid system that switches to gas, oil or propane at a set temperature.
Existing baseboards
Left in place as backup in ductless homes.
Electrical impact
Electric backup adds load to your panel. We plan it alongside batteries, EV chargers and other loads.
Related
Find the right battery for your home.
We size backup and storage around the loads that matter most to you.