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Old 10-26-10, 12:44 AM   #325
Vlad
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Default The ASHP cycle

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Originally Posted by NiHaoMike View Post
What about disconnect the heat strips so they do not operate?
Heat strips are part of normal operating cycle of ASHP. If you disconnect them you will get cold air blown from your furnace because you are actually heating and melting the ice outside and cooling your house just like in summer . This is one of the factors that lowers efficiency of ASHP.
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