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When temperatures drop, heat pumps may struggle to pull enough warmth from the outdoor air—especially in freezing weather. That's where HVAC heat strips come in. A heat strip is an electric heating element installed inside the air handler of a split system. It acts as a backup or supplemental heat source, helping your home stay warm when the heat pump alone can't keep up. Heat strips are handy in areas that experience occasional freezing temperatures. They provide fast, reliable heat witho …