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    Jan 24, 2007, 02:14 PM
    Heating and Air-Conditioning run at the same time
    We have lived here four years, so do not know the age of the unit. Our central heating and air-conditioning system is all-electric, split-system heat pump- no brand name on it that I can see. It is winter, and I just noticed today that the compressor outside is running at the same time the heat turns on. I thought the compressor was just for the air-conditioning. The house heats up even with the compressor running. Am I a dope? Is this the way it is supposed to work? I really would appreciate a clue! Thanks for reading this, and hope you can tell me. I am very befuddled.
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    Jan 24, 2007, 02:18 PM
    You have a heat pump, the air conditioner reverses refrigerant direction and is used to heat the home, sorry you're a dope. Lol just kidding.
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