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    Jan 4, 2010, 11:21 AM
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    I noticed yesterday that our heat pump has a gas like smell coming from the outside vent. I don't recall this occurring before, and I'm not sure where to look. We have a Carbon Monoxide detector in the house, and that has not gone off, so I don't believe any carbon monoxide is entering the house.

    Any ideas on what would cause the gas smell?
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    Jan 4, 2010, 11:23 AM
    Gas smell like natural gas or propane? None of that is in your unit so it could be a neighbors lp tank or a gas grill tank.
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    Jan 4, 2010, 11:57 AM

    HVAC1000,

    It's not quite a natural gas smell, but it is acrid almost like nitro methane in a car engine. The smell is coming from the blower housing when the unit is running.
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    Jan 4, 2010, 12:01 PM
    This is a new one on me and I am glad it is outside. You might shut the unit off and check for any burnt items etc.
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