01/25/2026
Unfortunately the temps and sunshine didn’t do much for overall road conditions today, which makes our safety a big concern in trying to get a technician out to folks right now. We have been able to walk people through a lot of issues/ concerns yesterday and today and hope we can continue to do so. Hope this can help someone…
Before you assume it's too cold for your heat pump ot that your heat pump has failed altogether, try some adjustments, like:
1. Turning the fan up.
2. Adjusting the temperature settings.
3. Checking the filter.
4. Clearing snow, ice or other debris from the outdoor unit.
5. Setting thermostat to emergency heat
6. Consider it may be time for a professional check-up.
Standard Heat Pumps:
Efficiency Loss: Typically starts losing significant efficiency around 35°F (2°C).
Operating Limit: May still function down to 0°F (-18°C) but will rely on backup/ energency heat more
Cold-Climate Heat Pumps (Our Mitsubishi system owners) :
High Performance: Designed to maintain efficiency down to 5°F (-15°C) or even lower, with some models working down to -22°F (-30°C).
How they work: These use inverter-driven compressors and other advanced technology to extract more heat from cold air.
Factors Affecting Performance:
Defrost Cycle: Ice can and will build on outdoor coils, temporarily reducing efficiency as the system melts it.
Insulation: A well-insulated home helps the heat pump work less in any condition
Backup Heat: For the coldest days, most systems use auxiliary heat (electric resistance or dual-fuel furnace) to supplement. **This is your comforts friend but not your wallets**
Don't just assume if it’s a heat pump that it will fail in the cold; check the overall condition of the system, condition of the home, and check the model as to wether or not you have a system capable of performing better in these frigid temps.
One more day everybody! Stay warm and stay safe! We will do our absolute best to continue to get you taken care of as quickly and safely as possible!!