ecobee premium keeps using my expensive aux heat instead of the heat pump, how do i stop that?

— asked by Chris

Adjust the compressor-to-auxiliary heat delta. This is the primary fix.

  1. Navigate to MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > INSTALLATION SETTINGS > THRESHOLDS > CONFIGURE STAGING MANUALLY > COMP TO AUX DELTA.
  2. Increase the value. This setting defines how many degrees the indoor temperature can drop below the setpoint before auxiliary heat engages. A higher number gives your heat pump more time to work.

If that didn't work: Check the minimum outdoor temperature lockout.

  • Go to MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > INSTALLATION SETTINGS > THRESHOLDS > COMPRESSOR MIN OUTDOOR TEMP.
  • If set to a fixed temperature and it's colder outside, the heat pump is locked out. Set to 'Disabled' to maximize heat pump use.

Heads up: To prevent short cycling and improve efficiency, increase the HEAT DIFFERENTIAL TEMP in the same THRESHOLDS menu. This makes the system turn on for a larger temperature drop.

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