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    Feb 22, 2009, 05:24 AM
    Heating Cycles Back on one minutes after it goes off
    Why does my heating cycles right back on after it goes off?
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    Feb 22, 2009, 07:08 AM
    Several possibilities... post brand/model # of unit. Try this: Increase thermostat setting about 5 degrees and observe. Does the short-cycling continue, or does the unit run steadily until the higher setpoint is reached, then resume short-cycling?
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