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    Aug 11, 2008, 02:19 AM
    The ac pump will not shut off
    Hello, the pump located beside the gas heater comes on and off with the ac also but it won't shut off. What could cause this?
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    Aug 11, 2008, 08:44 PM
    It is probably a condensate pump that pumps the water coming from the A/C drain. You can try to clean the interior and chech the float and float switch. Usually they are just replaced.
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