Home Repair forum - Im running mine 24/7 now

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Im running mine 24/7 now

CL (dnoyeB) Gilbert

2005-07-15, 4:25 am

BE wrote:

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> Just a question regarding the blower motor on my furnace. I just had the
> evaporator AC coil replaced. I mentioned to him that even before it went
> bad the home does not seem to stay cool for long. He told me to leave the
> fan switch on the thermostat to on so that it blows 24/7
>
> Well needless to say that makes a huge difference as the compressor isn't
> needed as much.
>
> My concern is will this shorten the life of the motor? And, is it ok to
> leave the fan on 24/7 for 2, 3, 4, 5 days? My thinking is to leave it on
> for whatever the duration of the heatwave. Correct?
>
> Thanks...
>
>

I started running my fan 24/7 now. House is much cooler. Plus the
circulation keeps some of my hotter rooms closer to normal. its excellent.

Oh and I realized my humidifier was still on ;)

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Respectfully,

CL Gilbert

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