To save money and energy heating, we can add an electric heat lockout based on outside air temperature. … This data is then averaged to automatically determine how many minutes before the set time the heat pump needs to come on in order to heat the space to 70 degrees using only compression heat.
What does auxiliary heat lockout mean?
If you lock out your aux heat al low temps your house will not stay warm. It comes on because your heat pump cannot keep up with the load.
How do I set the lockout temperature on my nest?
- Press your thermostat’s ring to open the Quick View menu.
- Choose Settings and then Lock.
- Press the ring again to confirm that you want to lock your thermostat.
- Enter a PIN that’s easy to remember, and enter it again to confirm.
