Many people contemplate if it is alright to continuously run their furnace fan, no matter if it can be beneficial or harmful to their system. To help you decide for yourself, we at Air Supply Heating & Air Conditioning would like to analyze the pros and cons of running the furnace fan on a constant basis today.

Benefits of a Furnace Fan Running Continuously

If they should let the furnace fan run continuously or not, it is very common for homeowners to wonder. One of the primary advantages of continuously running the furnace fan is you will have a better circulation of your home’s heated or cooled air. Since heat rises, the upper sections of your home will tend to be warmer than the lower. By running your fan continuously, you will even out the temperatures all-around your home. Those who suffer from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory disorders can find a bit more relief with the fan running continuously, as an additional benefit.

Cons of Running a Furnace Fan Constantly

You are likely to experience an increase in your power bill is one of the major drawbacks of operating the furnace fan continuously. If you have furnaces with high-efficiency motors you may not notice an increase in your bill, however. Running the furnace fan constantly may even save you money in fact since having even temperatures throughout your home may result in the heat or air conditioner running less. These systems won’t break down any sooner when you invest in furnace fans that are by design meant to operate continuously. This is not a concern with these engineered furnace fan systems, as many people wonder if the constant use results in expedited wear and tear.

When is it Good to Leave Furnace Fan On?

When running the furnace fan continuously is not a great idea there are times. If you have leaky ductwork since this can damage your system, or the few cases were running your furnace fan constantly is not a good idea is for when your ductwork is in the attic, for example. If it’s the dead of summer and you have ductwork in your attic, temperatures can reach as high as 140 degrees. Even if the ducts are insulated, there is little it can do. You could actually pull the heat out of the attic into the home when running the fan when the air conditioner is not on.

Air Duct Sealing

Should you have an older home you should have your ducts sealed, even if you are not planning to replace any equipment anytime soon. If you are having equipment replaced, be certain your contractor adds duct sealing to the job. Adding indoor air quality products like high-efficiency filters or ultraviolet light systems will greatly improve the air in your home, all while running the furnace fan.

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