2 questions. 1) can this unit run continuously? 2) Can this unit be installed in an attic? I live in west cental Florida and the attic gets really hot
991230
I have the unit installed in my attic in New York. Doesn't get quite as hot here but any attic is pretty hot during the summer months and now we're into the winter and all seems to be well.
991231
I believe it can be run continuously. If you do, it should be separately fused so in case it gets too hot it won't catch fire. I don't think this model is designed for extremely hot crawl spaces. You should install a fan specifically designed for that. There are many examples and excellent products for that. I recommend this model: QuietCool AFG ES-1500 Attic Gable FanMichael M. Rosenblatt
991232
Mine has been installed in my attic for about a year and a half. I leave it on for weeks at a time when the humidity is up. It's had several months of continuous operation so far summer and winter. Manual says mounting location not to exceed 140f. Max daytime temps here are mid 100's. No issues with fan and still quiet as ever.
991233
Yes, this fan can be mounted in an attic and is very reliable even in high temperatures.
991234
1. I don't know the exact specs of the unit, but I have run it as long as one hour with no problems. I have mine on a fan timer in the bathroom. 2. I live in south Florida and it has no problem in the attic. In fact, that's how it's meant to be installed. I hung mine off the trusses and you have to listen for it to actually hear it.
344856
I would try to. I installed my unit in a 500sqft rectangular room. Place the unit on a solid exterior wall with easy access for electrical and drainage. Mount the exterior condensor above ground with the supplied wall mount. It looks clean and will be out of the way. I did have two leaking valves that cost me to have the unit recharged after 2 months of operation. Either than that the unit is good for the price.
694611
I run the unit 24/7. That is what is recommended in the owners manual. The unit has a very low power consumption and I would like to get the maximum benefit possible. It is small and therefore portable,so it can be rotated room to room.
1273642
No, it does not have to run continuously but only as it is "connected" to the "heat" or "cool" modes. There is a selection on the remote that deals solely with "fan" - on, off, or auto. I am responding from memory. I have it installed on the Mr. Slim Mitsubishi which is in my aviary -- but I recall there is a mode dealing only with the fan. However, if the heat or air is on, then the fan runs in tandem, as required, for either of those two settings. It is great because I can set the temperature and simply leave it.
1146802
I live in upstate ny in a mobile home about 1000 sq ft-this heater with a little propane heater keeps our home comfortable even at 10 degrees outside-the fan only runs when the heater is working and for a couple minutes after heater shuts down-it does not run all the time-I don't know how cold it gets there in maine where u are but I think this heater might do it
1622802
I live on the west coast of Flordia and we are using our unit exclusively to cool our mobile home until we finish remodeling. As you might know the humidity can get very high this time of year. It has worked extremely well and we move it from the living room to the bedroom every evening. I am considering buying another one for the Flordia room due to the fact it doesn't have a/c
785014
My unit fan runs continuously no matter what the setting. I never hear the compressor kick in.I am concerned about my electric bill also. How did any of you speak to a representative? All I got was to e-mail them and I have not heard back. Right now I am trying to use the bucket and see if shuts off when the bucket is full. What is a good setting for a large basement? I would appreciate any help.
1859553
all I can say is mine hasn't stopped working and it hot in my attic as well. It just keeps working.
290033
No. The power supply in this unit produces a little heat itself, and I would NOT suggest installing in an attic. First summer it was in there it would die for sure.
487445
You may want to contact Panasonic on that one. The housing has no contact with the motor and the motor is designed for continuous duty so I doubt the heat is that extreme. Also the fact it is designed for attic installation would make me think that would not be an issue. There are always exceptions. I would not recommend stuffing it in and around fan to "insulate". Best bet would be to contact the manufacturer.
260477
Wouldn't work. You'd have to set the temp control down so low that the fan would run all the time and probably burn itself out prematurely. If your attic is unfinished, properly vented and adequately insulated, it should already be close to the outside temperature in the winter. Unfortunately, I have no suggestions on how to solve your problem.
1766207
I install one on my attic and to make sure it is working I have to look to see if its running. They are very very quiet. Go ahead and buy it with confidence. This are the best, there are some less expensive but the housing is made of asfalt, and if its too hot they can melt. I recomend it.
90088
The only thing to be aware of, not made clear in the owner's manual for portable air conditioners (any that I have researched so far) is that the fan will run continuously, even when the desired temperature for the room that you set has been achieved. This is different from window air conditioning units that have the ability to turn the fan off when the set temp is satisfied, and only come on periodically to sample the air and see if the compressor needs to cool the air down again. I have found no portable units that offer this feature. Spoke with the manufacturer of the Toyotomi product, and they appreciate the feedback but have no plan to incorporate the feature into their product. The only thing to be aware of, not made clear in the owner's manual for portable air conditioners (any that I have researched so far) is that the fan will run continuously, even when the desired temperature for the room that you set has been achieved. This is different from window air conditioning units that have the ability to turn the fan off when the set temp is satisfied, and only come on periodically to sample the air and see if the compressor needs to cool the air down again. I have found no portable units that offer this feature. Spoke with the manufacturer of the Toyotomi product,... » Read More The only thing to be aware of, not made clear in the owner's manual for portable air conditioners (any that I have researched so far) is that the fan will run continuously, even when the desired temperature for the room that you set has been achieved. This is different from window air conditioning units that have the ability to turn the fan off when the set temp is satisfied, and only come on periodically to sample the air and see if the compressor needs to cool the air down again. I have found no portable units that offer this feature. Spoke with the manufacturer of the Toyotomi product, and they appreciate the feedback but have no plan to incorporate the feature into their product. « Show Less
1915035
This thermostat has no range as most attic thermostats do. For example, if you set the temperature at 90 degrees, a desired thermostat would come on at 105 degrees and turn off at 90 degrees. This thermostat turns on when the temperature reaches your setting and cuts off when it cools below your setting. It will control the cooling of your attic, but with no range it cuts on and off very much. I have been unable to find a thermostat with a 10 to 15 degree range, so I am faced with the fan turning on and off constantly. My attic is cooled to the temperature I selected.
428325
Nah, you can run it 24/7 if you like. It has a thermostat, anti freeze setting and overheat shutoff. I leave mine on 24/7 with no problems. Just make sure you run it on at least a 15 amp circuit.
1830197
You can run the unit continuously. Please see the manual for further instructions; http://bit.ly/1dZvqSz.
531077
I have had mine for about nine months, so not during summer yet, but run it 24/7 and at speeds well above the minimum in a small room, and have never been able to tell that it is generating significant heat. At least, when I feel the unit itself it always seems to be at room temperature. YMMV of course, that is just my experience. ON THE OTHER HAND, I don't think you are going to cure dust problems running it on low all the time if you have as much dust as I do.