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    McKillop Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 29, 2013, 04:23 PM
    Heat pump operation
    It's 116 deg outside at 3:00 PM... My thermostat is set at 79 deg and my Heat Pump

    Has been running CONSTANTLY for one & One half hours ( Outside temp at this

    Time is usually around 105 deg and the Unit will cycle off & on every 20 min.}


    Is this considered normal operation ? Should I just let it run till it cools down?.

    Or call a service guy ? ( Unit just had a successful Summer check up last month}


    What should I do... if anything?
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    Jun 29, 2013, 08:01 PM
    You answered your own question -it's 116 degrees. Ambient heat load is too much for AC. Does it cool down the unit at night?
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    Jun 30, 2013, 04:21 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by ma0641 View Post
    You answered your own question -it's 116 degrees. Ambient heat load is too much for AC. Does it cool down the unit at night?
    Yes.after a couple of hours when the temp drops... but will this type of operation

    Harm the unit ? Do I have any other options?
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    Jun 30, 2013, 04:59 PM
    The condenser has to get rid of all the heat it is taking out of your house. It is having a hard time in 116 degrees. If it sits in direct sunlight it wouldn't hurt shade it if you can and not interfear with air flow. A lawn sprinkler spraying water on the coil would help if that is possible. Cost of water would probably be less than the cost of electricity.
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