Summer is
closely associated with heat and humidity as the warmest season of the year no
matter where you live. When you return home from having fun in the sun, you
just want to lean back in the recliner or on the couch and cool off. HVAC companies in Tampa FL can handle all of your air conditioning needs so
that your system is operating at peak performance during the all important
summer months where sweet relief from the heat and humidity is awaiting inside
your front door.
Difference Between the Two Settings
Fan On Setting
Auto Setting
Once your
air conditioning system is operating smoothly and efficiently, there is a very
common question that makes many homeowners scratch their collective heads.
Namely, should you set your AC thermostat to the “Fan On” or “Auto” position?
As you will see, there are pros and cons to each setting.
Difference Between the Two Settings
Thermostats
come with different customization options, but one option found on almost all
units is the “Fan On” or “Auto” switch. When the thermostat is set to the on
position, the system’s fan will run continuously, regardless of whether or not
the HVAC unit is generating a heating or cooling cycle. By contrast, when the
thermostat is switched to the auto position, the system’s fan will only run
during the desired heating or cooling cycle and will then shut off
automatically once the target temperature is reached until the system kicks
itself back on for the next cycling event.
Fan On Setting
The
primary advantage of the “Fan On” position is that the ambient air inside of
the residence is always cycling through the HVAC filter since the fan
is continuously running. Thus, the interior air quality is arguably better
because particulate matter is constantly being removed from the air. Of course,
the main disadvantage with this setting is that the fan is always using energy,
thereby increasing the monthly utility bill.
Auto Setting
Not
surprisingly, the obvious advantage of the “Auto” setting is that it uses less
energy given that the fan only runs when the HVAC system is in an active
heating or cooling cycle. In turn, the primary drawback to this setting is that
the system completely powers up and then down requiring stops and starts,
thereby potentially leading to more wear and tear over time necessitating
repair costs.
No matter which setting you choose, it is always a good
idea to have your AC system checked out by a professional technician at the
start of the cooling season.