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    Jan 2, 2009, 12:08 PM
    Janitrol Heat Pumps-defrost
    I just moved into a new home with 2 Janitrol heat pumps. Both heat pumps seem to go into defrost cycle frequently (about every 2 hours) Is this normal? The outside air temperatures at night have been in the 20's and 30's.
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    Jan 2, 2009, 12:15 PM

    Defrost frequency will vary with system usage and outdoor temperature. The trial interval is usually adjustable via a jumper on the defrost control. Every two hours does seem a little frequent.
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