H6HK010H-11 – HEAT KIT (NORDYNE, 10KW, 922526)

Nordyne / Nortek Global HVAC H6HK-series electric heat kit with circuit breaker, recorded as 10 kW for Nordyne-built air handlers (also sold under Frigidaire, Gibson, Maytag, Tappan, Westinghouse, Philco and Kelvinator badges). Nortek publishes no public spec sheet or accessory table for this part.

Specs

• Heating Capacity10 kW (per our stock records)
• Voltage240 V (per our stock records)
• Phase1 Ph
• Internal ProtectionCircuit breaker
• BrandNordyne / Nortek Global HVAC
• Cross Reference922526
• ApplicationNordyne-built air handlers
• Data SourceOTP stock record - not manufacturer-verified

Cross-reference numbers

This part replaces the following OEM and aftermarket numbers:

• H6HK010
• 922526D
• H8HK010K-11D
• H8HK010H-11

Not sure if your number matches? Call (214) 340-9421 or bring the old part in — bench-testing is free.

How do I size a heat kit for my air handler?

Match the kW rating to your air handler's tonnage: - 10 kW -- fits 1.5, 2, or 2.5 ton air handlers - 15 kW -- fits 3, 3.5, or 4 ton air handlers - 20 kW -- fits 5 ton air handlers

Can I add electric heat to my heat pump system?

Yes -- heat pumps almost always use electric strips as backup ("auxiliary heat" or "emergency heat"). The thermostat energizes the strips when outdoor temps drop below balance point (typically 35-40 degrees F in DFW). Match the heat kit to your air handler model.

What does the suffix on the part number mean?

The suffix typically indicates breaker configuration: - BRK = factory breaker included - BR = breakerless (you provide the disconnect) - Other suffixes = circuit count, voltage taps, or thermostat compatibility

How long does an electric heat kit last?

20+ years typical for the kit itself; individual heating elements (sheath heaters) may fail in 8-15 years from cycling. Most kits have replaceable elements -- you don't have to replace the whole kit for one bad strip.

Why is my heat kit tripping the high-limit?

Restricted airflow is the #1 cause: clogged filter, dirty blower wheel, undersized return, closed-off supplies. The strips overheat when air doesn't move across them fast enough. Diagnose airflow before condemning the heat kit or limit switch.