What does Outdoor Unit White Smoke mean?

Visible white smoke or vapor is coming from the outdoor unit during operation.

• In heating operation, vapor generated by the defrosting process looks like white smoke.

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1. 1

   This is a normal part of the defrosting process during heating and is not harmful; no action is required.

2. 2

   The 'smoke' is actually water vapor, not actual smoke.

3. 3

   Continue normal operation; the vapor will dissipate after the defrosting cycle completes.