Re: Run Central A/C fan 24/7?

Eric wrote:

Well it's good that it has a dual-speed fan, it can lessen the impact on your electric bill of the 24/7 operation.

Only other downside is you may get an increase in humidity. As I'm sure you know, when the fan is on "auto" it shuts off
when the compressor does. At that time, there is still moisture in the evaporator (the "indoor coil" of the A/C) but it
mostly stays there. If the fan continues running after the compressor shuts off, the moisture in the evaporator can get
re-absorbed by the air in the house, making the house more humid. Exactly how much this affects things you'll have to find
out by trial and error.

Eric

Filters will also need to be changed more frequently if air is moving 24
hours a day.

Pete C.
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