Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Learn the Basics of Testing Electric Heat Strip Kits in this comprehensive HVAC tutorial! This video covers everything you need to know about testing auxiliary backup heat for heat pump systems.
What You'll Learn:
How to safely test electric heat strips in heat pump systems
Where to measure amp draw for accurate readings
Understanding 5KW, 8KW, and 10KW heat kit sizes
Using resistance measurements to diagnose failed coils
Best practices for checking backup heat operation
Key Testing Methods Covered:
Measuring amp draw at main power lines
Testing directly at heat kit connections
Checking amps at the disconnect box
Using ohm readings to verify coil integrity
Identifying open vs closed paths in heating elements
Whether you're troubleshooting emergency heat, verifying defrost cycle backup, or diagnosing a non-working heat strip, this tutorial walks you through the complete testing process step-by-step.
Perfect for HVAC technicians, apprentices, and anyone learning heat pump service and repair!
#HVACTraining #ElectricHeat #HeatPump #HVACTech #HVACRepair #HVACTroubleshooting
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
Learn the Basics of Testing Electric Heat Strip Kits in this comprehensive HVAC tutorial! This video covers everything you need to know about testing auxiliary backup heat for heat pump systems.
What You'll Learn:
How to safely test electric heat strips in heat pump systems
Where to measure amp draw for accurate readings
Understanding 5KW, 8KW, and 10KW heat kit sizes
Using resistance measurements to diagnose failed coils
Best practices for checking backup heat operation
Key Testing Methods Covered:
Measuring amp draw at main power lines
Testing directly at heat kit connections
Checking amps at the disconnect box
Using ohm readings to verify coil integrity
Identifying open vs closed paths in heating elements
Whether you're troubleshooting emergency heat, verifying defrost cycle backup, or diagnosing a non-working heat strip, this tutorial walks you through the complete testing process step-by-step.
Perfect for HVAC technicians, apprentices, and anyone learning heat pump service and repair!
#HVACTraining #ElectricHeat #HeatPump #HVACTech #HVACRepair #HVACTroubleshooting
Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes, and find our handy calculators at hvacrschool.com or the HVAC School Mobile App on the Google Play Store (hvacrschool.com/play-store) or App Store (hvacrschool.com/app-store).
