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    Apr 3, 2014, 06:47 PM
    Why does my heat pump not turn on for heat but it does for ac?
    Why does my heat pump not turn on in heat mode but it does in cooling mode?
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    Apr 3, 2014, 06:59 PM
    There are a number of controls and relays that are split among heat and AC. Basically, a heat pump is an AC system running in reverse. You need to have someone look at the component parts for the heat cycle.
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