When does the air conditioner fan turn on auto?
Setting the fan control to “AUTO” will allow the fan to turn on when the air conditioning system (or heating system) are ready to blow cool (or warm) air into the building, and to turn off automatically when cooling or heating are not needed.
What does it mean when HVAC fan is always on?
ON means that the fan is constantly on and blowing air when your HVAC system is not heating or cooling air. Running your fan on AUTO or ON is a personal preference.
When does the fan on the AC stop blowing?
Yes. The fan on your AC will blow when the unit is set to cool. The fan is what helps distribute the cool air evenly throughout the house. Once the temperature inside the house reaches the desired input that you put into your thermostat, the cool air will stop.
What does it mean to have a fan on auto or on?
ON means that the fan is constantly on and blowing air when your HVAC system is not heating or cooling air. Running your fan on AUTO or ON is a personal preference. We’ve provided pros and cons of each setting option, so you can decide which one is best for you.
What happens when the AC Fan is set to auto?
If this is set to AUTO, the BLOWER FAN only operates when the furnace makes HEAT or the AC is cooling. If the thermostat is set to ON the BLOWER FAN runs continuously. When the thermostat is set to FAN ON and the unit is not cooling, you are simply MOVING the air, not cooling.
When does the HVAC fan turn on and off?
In normal operation, when your thermostat is set to “auto,” it will tell the blower fan plus the heating or cooling components to turn on and off at the same time when the desired temperature is reached. In many systems, the blower fan runs a minute or so before heating or cooling begins and ends to get air flowing.
What does the thermostat tell a HVAC fan to turn on?
The thermostat is what tells these separate systems to work together. In normal operation, when your thermostat is set to “auto,” it will tell the blower fan plus the heating or cooling components to turn on and off at the same time when the desired temperature is reached.
Why does my air conditioner keep running after the AC is turned off?
Remember, the blower fan might run a few more minutes after the cooling system has turned off. It’s important to note that if you have your thermostat selected to the ‘ on ’ option, then your blower fan will run continuously. This feature is to provide increased circulation in your home.