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How do I tell if I have a single or multi stage heat pump?

I want to replace my current thermostat with one that is programmable, but I don't know if my heat pump is a singe stage or multi stage heat pump.

This is all the info I have:

Gibson Split System Heat Pump (electric) Model #JT5BD-024K

2.0 Ton 13 SEER Product Specs: Norris Mechanical

The current thermostat (which I doubt is the orginial) has one setting for cool, and two settings for heat (heat and emergency heat). When I use the heat option, the outside unit kicks on, but when I switch it to emergency heat, the outside unit turns off.

I called Gibson (or rather Nordyne) and they told me I had a single stage heat pump, but I am still skeptical since my air handler kicks off when I switch to emergency heat.

Your opinion is much appreciated!

------------------------------------- Ms Mew

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MsMew
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Ask the nice man at Lowes.

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.p.jm.

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: Perhaps I should clarify one of my previous statements. When I switch the thermostat to emergency heat, the outside unit kicks off, but heat still comes through the vents and warms my house.

Lately when I have it on the regular heat setting, the thermostat will read several degrees cooler than the temperature that is set to, even if it has been set for hours.

I hope this helps, Ms. Mew

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First, you have to find an hvac tech that can count past "1"..

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That leaves you out on both counts.

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Steve

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