Using a heat pump for AC but the fan doesn't seem to be shutting off. Is this normal?
Question:I just bought my house in Sept. and it had a heat pump. I am not familiar with heat pumps at all. I am now running the A/C for the first time. I am not sure but it seems like the Heat pump quits, (i.e, it isn't just getting colder and colder) but I don't think the fan is shutting off. I have yet to hear it shut off anyway.
Even when I turn the A/C off the fan still keeps running.
My husband tried if switching off the breaker but when you flip it back on the fan is still running.
Does the fan run more when cooling than heating when using a heat pump?
Answers:
If you have a programable thermostat, it could be programed for the fan to run all the time. Check it aee if the fan switch is in the on position. If it is, put it in the auto position. If this doesn't make it shut off, then check the program and see if it has been programed to run all the time. If you don't know how or don't have a manual, get the model # and go to their internet site and ask them if they have the manual in stock.
No, The fan should shut off as well...
At least mine does..
I think you might want to have an H.V.A.C.
person look at it...
If you have a home warranty call them and have it checked. The fan shouldnt run all the time but then heat pumps are virtually useless items .
Are you talking about the Fan that circulates the air through your house or the one outside?
The one outside is controlled by a pressure switch. This one can cycle on and off depending on the pressures within the AC system.
The one that circulates the air through your house is usually controlled by a switch that says auto and on. In on mode it will stay on no matter what the AC unit is doing, and yes even if the AC is off. In auto it will cycle on and off with the AC unit.
If this isn't what is hapening then call an HVAC guy.
the fan motor should be controlled by your thermostat,have it checked,it should cut off when tempt reaches the desired point.
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