Definition
An electric resistance heating element inside an air handler. In heat-pump homes, heat strips usually provide auxiliary or emergency heat when outdoor conditions exceed the heat pump's efficient operating range.
Why it matters in the Wenatchee Valley
The Valley's 100° summers, single-digit winters, and orchard dust work HVAC equipment harder than most climates — so terms like this show up on real estimates here. Use it to ask sharper follow-up questions, and if a quote doesn't add up, our free second opinion reviews it line by line.