Does the thermostat control the AC fan?
The fan setting on your thermostat controls your HVAC’s system blower. The blower helps circulate hot or cold air throughout your home until the temperature on the thermostat is reached. There are two settings on your thermostat to control the fan – auto or on.
Does the fan function on an air conditioner?
The fan of an AC unit connects to your indoor air handler. The fan will return the warm air in your home to the condenser. The re-circulated air will come back to the air handler where it’s converted to cool air and dispersed throughout your system of ducts and vents into your home.
What does thermostat fan do?
Your thermostat fan setting controls your HVAC system’s blower. The blower helps circulate cold or hot air throughout your home until the temperature reaches the thermostat setting. ON means that the fan is constantly blowing, even when the desired temperature has been reached.
Should AC thermostat be on auto or fan?
Setting your thermostat fan to “auto” consumes less energy, as the fan only runs when it needs to blow conditioned air into a room. This setting allows more efficient dehumidification, which helps get rid of excess indoor humidity during warm summer months.
Does fan mode on AC bring in outside air?
No, air conditioners do not bring in fresh air from the outside. That’s not how they were designed. What actually happens is that your air conditioner uses a fan to draw air into the unit and disperse it through a structure. This results in recycled air.
Should you turn on the fan with AC?
Here’s a question we hear often from those who brave the humid Atlanta weather: “Should I run my air conditioner with a ceiling fan?” Answer: You can— and should— run your A/C and ceiling fan together. Doing so can help lower your cooling costs each month, but only if you’re using them right.
