You shouldn’t need to shut your heat pump off at night. Heat pumps are designed to work at maximum efficiency when set to the desired temperature and allowed to run as needed. Heat pumps are designed to regulate the home’s temperature as directed by the thermostat.
Q. Should I run my heat pump on auto or heat?
Avoid “Auto” mode. Set your heat pump mode to “Heat” in winter and “Cool” in summer. Avoid using “Auto” mode because it could cause the system to heat on a cool summer night or cool on a sunny winter afternoon.
Table of Contents
- Q. Should I run my heat pump on auto or heat?
- Q. What is the best setting for my heat pump?
- Q. What is the most efficient way to run a heat pump?
- Q. How much electricity does a heat pump use per hour?
- Q. Do you really save money with a heat pump?
- Q. What type of heater uses the least electricity?
- Q. Is it cheaper to leave heating on constant?
- Q. When should I put the heat on in my house?
Q. What is the best setting for my heat pump?
68°F
Q. What is the most efficient way to run a heat pump?
Eight ways to save money using your heat pump
- The best way to use a heat pump is to keep the setting low (18ºC or – 20ºC).
- Prepare your heat pump for winter.
- Clean both your indoor and outdoor heat pump filter regularly – at least once a year.
- Only heat the space you’re using.
Q. How much electricity does a heat pump use per hour?
Appliance Electricity Usage
| Appliance | Typical Consumption Per Hour | Cost Per Hour (at 10 cents per kilowatt-hour) |
|---|---|---|
| Central air conditioner/heat pump | 15,000 watts | $1.50 |
| Clothes dryer/water heater | 4,000 watts | 40 cents |
| Water pump | 3,000 watts | 30 cents |
| Space heater | 1,500 watts | 15 cents |
Q. Do you really save money with a heat pump?
What is the benefit of having a heat pump? Heat pumps do in fact save your money on energy costs. This means lower electricity bills for a comfortable home – heat pumps are very inexpensive to run, increasing your electric bill by an average of $75 monthly per heat pump that is constantly running in the home.
Q. What type of heater uses the least electricity?
Electric room heaters
| Picture | Heater | Running cost per hour (Economy 7 day)* |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Convector heater | 34p |
| 3 | Oil-filled radiator | 26p |
| 4 | Fan heater | 43p |
| 5 | Halogen heater | 20p |
Q. Is it cheaper to leave heating on constant?
According to experts at the Energy Saving Trust, the idea it’s cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth. The Energy Saving Trust says if you’re keeping the heating on all day you’re losing energy all day, so it’s better to heat your home only when you need it.
Q. When should I put the heat on in my house?
The experts at the Department of Energy recommend setting the thermostat at around 68°F or lower each day when the home is empty, or at night when your family is sleeping. Raise it a bit when you come home.
