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Posted by Worn Out Retread on May 28, 2008, 9:11 am
> In article
>
>> Is it safe to run the circulation fan all night
>
> Yes.
>
> I will often set the fan to ON - it runs continuously - to accomplish
> exactly what you describe: Even/balanced heating/cooling throughout the
> home.
We do the same. An added benefit for us is that continuous running of the
fan eliminates the need of a dehumidifier in the basement and the constant
circulation keeps the air in the basement fresh and warm or cool (depending
upon the season). Our air conditioner runs much less than most of our
neighbour's units in houses that are basically the same.
--
Ron P
If we are what we eat then: I'm fast,
cheap and easy and past my best before date
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Posted by ransley on May 27, 2008, 10:26 pm
> Hello,
>
> I have central air and a gas furnace for heating, and I believe one
> system controls the air circulation. When it gets hot out, the a/c
> doesn't cool the upstairs well. My thermostat has the option to keep
> the circulation fan on all the time, not just when the AC (or heat)
> turn on. I believe this will help a great deal, but hubby says it
> isn't built for that and we will break something. Is it safe to run
> the circulation fan all night, or should I save that for more
> conventional house fans?
>
> Thanks,
Starting the motor is hardest on it, its made to run. You will even
out the temp upstairs which I guess is where you sleep. It might pull
400 watts but not add alot to your bill in the hottest days by itself,
but cooling more upstairs can add more, run it and be comfortable.
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Posted by Mark H on May 27, 2008, 10:29 pm
>
> Hello,
>
> I have central air and a gas furnace for heating, and I believe one
> system controls the air circulation. When it gets hot out, the a/c
> doesn't cool the upstairs well. My thermostat has the option to keep
> the circulation fan on all the time, not just when the AC (or heat)
> turn on. I believe this will help a great deal, but hubby says it
> isn't built for that and we will break something. Is it safe to run
> the circulation fan all night, or should I save that for more
> conventional house fans?
>
> Thanks,
We had a new furmace and central air installed last year.After
it was installed the owner came out to show us the system.
He then told us that we should run the fan 24/7 because it would
keep the temp.more even in the house and in the long run would
save money. A week later I told a person at work abuot this
( he just had a house built .) and he said the company that
installed his furance / central air told hoim the same thing.
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Posted by S. Barker on May 28, 2008, 9:59 am
Perfectly safe, and a good idea. that's why the switch is there.
s
>
> Hello,
>
> I have central air and a gas furnace for heating, and I believe one
> system controls the air circulation. When it gets hot out, the a/c
> doesn't cool the upstairs well. My thermostat has the option to keep
> the circulation fan on all the time, not just when the AC (or heat)
> turn on. I believe this will help a great deal, but hubby says it
> isn't built for that and we will break something. Is it safe to run
> the circulation fan all night, or should I save that for more
> conventional house fans?
>
> Thanks,
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Posted by DerbyDad03 on June 21, 2008, 12:12 am
> Hello,
>
> I have central air and a gas furnace for heating, and I believe one
> system controls the air circulation. When it gets hot out, the a/c
> doesn't cool the upstairs well. My thermostat has the option to keep
> the circulation fan on all the time, not just when the AC (or heat)
> turn on. I believe this will help a great deal, but hubby says it
> isn't built for that and we will break something. Is it safe to run
> the circulation fan all night, or should I save that for more
> conventional house fans?
>
> Thanks,
I believe that Pat hinted at something that no one else has said. Many
people have commented on your question about running the fan 24/7, but
no one specifically addressed the issue of "When it gets hot out, the
a/c doesn't cool the upstairs well."
Besides the runing the fan 24/7 (which has been recommended to me by
more than one HVAV contractor) there is also a need to rebalance
(unbalance?) the system when you switch from heating to cooling. I
close just about all of dampers in the ductwork for the basement and
first floor ducts during the cooling season.
This forces the cold air to the registers on the second floor where it
cools the bedrooms and bathrooms and then naturally sinks to the lower
levels.
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