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    Jun 28, 2010, 05:53 PM
    Why heat pump runs continuously
    The temperature outside is 98 f the thermostet is set at 78 f the unit is only one year old but seems to run continuously until outside air temp drops then it cuts off until it starts again
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    Jun 28, 2010, 05:55 PM

    1- low on charge
    2 - dirty air filter
    3- not big enough
    4- bad ductwork
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