HVAC Systems · Electric Heat Components
Heat Strip / Electric Heating Element
A coiled resistance-wire element that converts electricity directly to heat in electric furnaces and as auxiliary/emergency heat in heat pumps. Elements are staged by sequencers and protected by limit switches.
Common uses
Primary electric heat, heat-pump auxiliary/emergency heat
Common symptoms
- Insufficient or no electric heat
- Tripping breaker
- Burned or broken element coil
Common repairs
- Element replacement
- Limit and sequencer testing
- Amp-draw verification
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