pipe entering air handler from heat pump is hot?? Is this normal?
 

I have an outside heat pump and its air handler/blower is in my
basement.
I have noticed that there is a copper pipe and a small copper tube
from the outside unit that enters the air handler where the finned
coils are located below the blower. This copper pipe and tube is
insulated with a foam cover but the pipes are exposed for about 2".
During a cold spell, when the units are operating I have noticed that
this copper pipe is hot, like a hot water pipe.
Is this normal???
Is the outside unit producing so much heat?

Thanks for your help

pipe entering air handler from heat pump is hot?? Is this normal?
 

"victor" wrote in message
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I have an outside heat pump and its air handler/blower is in my
basement.
I have noticed that there is a copper pipe and a small copper tube
from the outside unit that enters the air handler where the finned
coils are located below the blower. This copper pipe and tube is
insulated with a foam cover but the pipes are exposed for about 2".
During a cold spell, when the units are operating I have noticed that
this copper pipe is hot, like a hot water pipe.
Is this normal???
Is the outside unit producing so much heat?

Umm...
yea..thats how they work.



Thanks for your help

pipe entering air handler from heat pump is hot?? Is this normal?
 

"victor" wrote in message
oups.com...
I have an outside heat pump and its air handler/blower is in my
basement.
I have noticed that there is a copper pipe and a small copper tube
from the outside unit that enters the air handler where the finned
coils are located below the blower. This copper pipe and tube is
insulated with a foam cover but the pipes are exposed for about 2".
During a cold spell, when the units are operating I have noticed that
this copper pipe is hot, like a hot water pipe.
Is this normal???
Is the outside unit producing so much heat?

How do you think the house stays warm???

DUH.......

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Snow COOOOOOOOOOOOOOld