Does a heat pump defrost in summer?
In the summer, heat pumps develop ice. This is why many feature a cycle. If your heat pump is completely covered in ice, you need to turn it off. If your model doesn't have a defrost cycle, you'll have to allow it to thaw if you hose off your outdoor unit.
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