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    Feb 10, 2010, 11:27 AM
    Heat pump outside fan clicking on and off constantly
    My heat pump fan outside is cutting on and off constantly when the heat cuts on. We checked the switch outside... could it be a short?
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    Feb 10, 2010, 07:20 PM
    How often is constantly. 2 seconds 5 minutes?
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    Feb 10, 2010, 08:13 PM
    I would say 2 to 5 seconds
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    Feb 10, 2010, 09:25 PM
    Every 2 to 5 seconds would indicate a bad motor to me since that would be real fast control action. You better check to be sure that the compressor in the outside unit is not kicking on and off that fast or you will damage it.
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