Goodman
5 kW Electric Heat Kit
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, No Breaker, For air handlers (AHVE/AMVE/AMVT/AMST/AWST), Current-Gen | HKTSN05X1
A 5 kW electric heat kit is a common backup size that covers most heat pumps' auxiliary heat needs — about 17,100 BTU of heat. It installs in a compatible air handler to add electric heating.
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Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, No Breaker, For air handlers (AHVE/AMVE/AMVT/AMST/AWST), Current-Gen | HKTSN05X1
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, No Breaker, For air handlers (ARUF-SF/ARPT/AVPTC), Legacy Series | HKSX05XC
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, No Breaker, For air handlers & packaged units (ARUF), Legacy Series | HKR-05

Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, No Breaker, For modular blowers / electric furnaces (MBR/MBVC), Current-Gen | HKTAN051
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For air handlers (AHVE/AMVE/AMVT/AMST/AWST), Current-Gen | HKTSD05X1
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For air handlers (ARUF-SF/ARPT/AVPTC), Legacy Series | HKSC05XC
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For air handlers & packaged units (ARUF), Legacy Series | HKR-05C

Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For modular blowers / electric furnaces (MBR/MBVC), Current-Gen | HKTAD051
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For packaged AC/HP units (GPC/GPH), Current-Gen | HKTPD051
Goodman
Goodman 208/240V, 1-Phase, With Circuit Breaker, For packaged units (GPC/GPH), Legacy Series | HKP-05C

Trane
Trane 240V, Three-Phase, for Packaged Units | BAYHTRG305A

Trane
Trane 480V, Three-Phase, for Packaged Units | BAYHTRG405A

Trane
Trane Circuit Breaker, for 5TMM5 | BAYHTRA505BRK
Trane
Trane Circuit Breaker, for GAM5, TAM9, TAMX | BAYEAAC05BK1B
Trane
Trane Circuit Breaker, for New Hyperion Cabinet Widths | BAYEA1305BK1A
Trane
Trane Circuit Breaker, for TEM | BAYHTR1505BRK
Trane
Trane for Packaged Units | BAYHTRG105A
Trane
Trane Lug, for GAM5, TAM9, TAMX | BAYEAAC05LG1B
Trane
Trane Lug, for Hyperion, for New Hyperion Cabinet Widths | BAYEA1305LG1A
Trane
Trane Lug, for TEM | BAYHTR1505LUG
Trane
Trane Medium Cabinet, for 5TEM7C04 | EH05-SVZ-M
Trane
Trane Medium Cabinet, for 5TEM9C02 | EH05-MPA-MB
Trane
Trane Small Cabinet, for 5TEM7B02 | EH05-SVZ-S

Trane
Trane Three-Phase | BAYHTRV305F
5 kW is one of the most common heat-kit sizes — the default backup for many residential heat pumps. It supplies enough auxiliary heat for cold snaps and defrost cycles in moderate climates, while staying within a manageable electrical load.
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Yes — it's one of the most common, serving as the default backup heat for many residential heat pumps in moderate climates.
When a heat pump defrosts, it briefly stops heating; the electric heat kit supplies warm air during that pause so the home doesn't blow cold air.