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    shehan08 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Sep 8, 2007, 07:15 PM
    Can I use EM.heat all winter?
    We have a gas backup heat on our heat pump.Our outdoor unit probably needs replaced but I was going to put it off until the first of the year if possible.Is it safe to run my heat pump in emergency heat for an extended period.
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    Sep 8, 2007, 08:23 PM
    That should not be a problem. Most peoples' definition of emergency is "resistance heating" which is EXPENSIVE to operate. You appear to have a dual fuel system. Stage 1 is likely HP and Stage 2 heating is gas and emergency.
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    Sep 8, 2007, 09:24 PM
    Sure,, its safe,, people that don`t have heatpumps use a gas or elect,or oil furnace,, the same as what you have,, just expect to pay more for utilitys
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