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Old 2/19/08, 3:33 PM
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"for calif." Does anyone know a quick way of telling air cond. and heat pumps apart? Please keep in mind I'am new at this.
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Default Re: air cond.vs heat pump

Look for an accumulator and a reversing valve in the unit near the compressor.



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Old 2/19/08, 3:47 PM
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OK, got it blaine. Thank you so much!
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thanks Blaine!
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Default Re: air cond.vs heat pump

Take a quick look at the thermostat inside and if you see an "emergeny heat" switch... that's a heat pump.



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Default Re: air cond.vs heat pump

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Take a quick look at the thermostat inside and if you see an "emergeny heat" switch... that's a heat pump.
I have seen too many straight A/C units installed with heat pump thermostats to go by that rule!



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Default Re: air cond.vs heat pump

I was thinking that as I was typing. Yes, it's a tip-off but you do need to look further for sure.



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Default Re: air cond.vs heat pump

If I'm not mistaken, the AC will have a large and a small pipe, where the heat pump will have the same size pipes. I did find this site with some good diagrams. www.dhclimatecontrol.com/hp.htm



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Turn on the heat and feel the big pipe.

If it's hot, it's a Heat Pump.
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