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    Jan 21, 2007, 07:39 AM
    Heat Pump Fan does not run at all times
    I find sometimes that my heat pump interior unit is running but the fan on the compressor outside has stopped. It comes back on after a time. When the fan is not running the compressor outside continues to make noise. Is this normal or is there something wrong?
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    Jan 21, 2007, 07:45 AM
    It is normal for that to act that way in defrost cycle. Depending on what type of defrost you have on unit it will check every 30-60 or 90 min. to see it defrost is needed
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    Jan 21, 2007, 08:23 AM
    Thanks, a follow on question. I have water dripping off the roof and freezing on the unit. I have placed a large plastic bucket on top of one side of the compressor. I am concerned with the weight of the bucket as it fills with water. Any other suggestions to keep this from freezing up the blades until I can get the water problem corrected?
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