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    Jan 20, 2009, 10:06 AM
    Heat pump + hot iron smell
    We are having a snowy, cold NC day. Suddenly, our heat pump started blowing air that smells like a hot iron. Any suggestions?
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    Jan 20, 2009, 11:25 AM
    It could be the electric heaters turning on in the air handler.
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