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    Feb 7, 2010, 08:59 AM
    Heat Pump Questions?
    The temperature in our house is 3 degrees below the thermostat setting and the Auxiliary Heat is on, is that normal?
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    Feb 7, 2010, 09:10 AM
    It could be. If the heat pump is not capable of keeping up with the indoor temperature demand then the Aux heat will come on.
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