Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Aux heat question

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mgfarmer
10-07-06, 07:43 AM
We had to use the heat for the first time this season last night. When I first turned the heat on the aux heat came on for about 2 minutes. When the heat strips came on there was a slight burnt smell coming out of the vents. Is this normal for heat strips or is it something I need to have checked out? Im hoping it was just becuase its the first time they have come on in several months.

jim-connor
10-07-06, 12:43 PM
Sounds normal. This happens when it hasn't been used in a while. In fact, you may notice this with both electric and gas furnaces. It's just a layer of microscopic dust. In most cases it smells like a dusty light bulb. If however the smell continues, or smells like burning plastic, then I would have it checked out.