01/24/2026
HEAT PUMP USE DURING A WINTER STORM: If your home uses a heat pump, switch your thermostat to “Emergency” or “Aux Heat” during ice accumulation.
This protects your outdoor unit from ice damage and helps keep your home warm during freezing weather. Ice accumulation on your outdoor fan, which starts and stops during its normal heating cycle, can cause severe damage. Once temps rise and the ice melts, switch back to normal heat.
Stay safe, bring outdoor pets inside, and check on your neighbors!