Common questions

What should the fan speed be on my air conditioner?

What should the fan speed be on my air conditioner?

A press to the “Fan Speed” button increases the fan speed to the next level, and yet another press to the button advances it even further. Your air conditioner might feature fan speeds of Low, Medium and High. A high fan speed is the maximum and commands the internal fan to turn quickly, producing maximum air circulation.

What should air handler blower speed do AC unit need?

It is possible that your AC’s air handler blower is functioning at the improper speed, and to maximize its performance, you should make sure that is not the case. The first step is determining the current speed of your blower so that you can see if it matches the speed recommended for your model.

Where are the fans in an air conditioner?

There are 2 fans in your air conditioning system: one in the condenser unit and another in the air handler. Both fans have an equal part in cooling your home.

Can a blower be used for heating and a / C?

Depending on your local conditions, it is possible that heating and a/c can utilize the same blower speed. Too low a speed will cause freezing (no good)in a/c. The temperature rise in heating (difference between supply and return temperatures) must be within specifications.

What is the speed of an air conditioner fan?

The blower fan motor in most air conditioners has three speed settings – low, medium and high. In the factory, the fan is unsually set at medium speed, but another speed may be selected during installation.

It is possible that your AC’s air handler blower is functioning at the improper speed, and to maximize its performance, you should make sure that is not the case. The first step is determining the current speed of your blower so that you can see if it matches the speed recommended for your model.

How do you set the fan speed on an air handler?

Inside the air handler, usually on a control board (a printed circuit board) there will be one or more switches or little jumpers that the service technician can set to control the fan speed or speeds on the particular air handler. It’s usually a switch or jumper change, or occasionally on older air handlers, moving a wire from one pin to another.

When to lower the speed of the fan?

Conversely we use a lower fan speed during cooling season to increase the dehumidification or moisture removal in the building, and for night-time operation when the cooling load is reduced. The result is a more-quiet cooling system operation.

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Ruth Doyle