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Old 01-09-2015, 09:26 PM
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Default Try EMHeat Selection on Thermostat
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Originally Posted by Patf View Post
We have never had a heat pump before so do not know how they are supposed to work. Looking for some experienced feedback.

Our house was built in 2008. I can not find any significant drafts or cold air leaks. It was cold this morning, about 35 degrees. The heat pump was running between 35 and 45 minutes of each hour. Is that normal?

Up north our furnace was running about 15 minutes of each hour and it was 5 degrees outside. Maybe they just work different???

Thanks for any feedback.
Instead of selecting "Heat" on your thermostat, click on "EMHeat" and run it like that for about 30 mins. Got that tip from the MUNN'S guy when he was here to run a new vent for my addition. Works like a charm AND the air coming out is warm. You'll feel it right away. After about 30 mins, I can turn the heat off and it stays comfortable.

Let us know how you make out....