{"product_id":"mrcool-universal-2nd-gen-air-handler-electric-heat-kit-w-circuit-breaker-5kw-8kw-10kw-15kw-20kw","title":"MRCOOL Universal (2nd Gen) Air Handler Electric Heat Kit w\/ Circuit Breaker — 5kW, 8kW, 10kW, 15kW, 20kW","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eUpgrade your MRCOOL Universal \u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e2nd Gen\u003c\/strong\u003e central ducted system with a factory-matched \u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"363\"\u003eElectric Heat (Emergency\/Aux) Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This add-on installs in the air handler and provides an extra boost of \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eelectric heat\u003c\/strong\u003e when outdoor temperatures drop well below your heat pump’s rated heating range—helping maintain comfort during cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5kW • 8kW • 10kW • 15kW • 20kW\u003cbr data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e model-specific heat strip assembly \u003cstrong data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"716\"\u003ewith integrated circuit breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eWhy add a heat kit?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"901\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"767\"\u003eCold-weather backup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat pumps naturally lose heating capacity as outdoor temps fall. The heat kit supplies \u003cstrong data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eaux\/emergency heat\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover those lows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eComfort \u0026amp; reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth transitions during defrost and extreme weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eFactory-matched fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eMRCOOL Universal 2nd Gen air handlers\u003c\/strong\u003e for correct airflow, safeties, and wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eWhich size should I choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eSmaller air handlers → smaller kW\u003c\/strong\u003e (check your model label\/manual).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eWarmer\/Southern climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e often \u003cstrong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eoptional\u003c\/strong\u003e; a smaller kW is typically sufficient for rare cold snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eColder\/Northern climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003erecommended\u003c\/strong\u003e; choose a larger kW where supply power and air handler size allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eTip: Match heat-kit kW to your air handler model and available electrical capacity. When in doubt, contact us and we’ll confirm the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eCircuit breaker included\u003c\/strong\u003e for the kit (model-specific)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eAux\/Emergency heat\u003c\/strong\u003e for sub-freezing weather\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eDesigned for MRCOOL Universal 2nd Gen air handlers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003eDIY-friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e for confident installers; professional assistance recommended where required by code\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1904\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eFor MRCOOL Universal 2nd Gen central ducted air handlers\u003c\/strong\u003e only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2132\"\u003eHeat kits are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003emodel-specific\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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