Why when people ask if the fan (not compressor) shuts off when the compressor stops, or soon after, there are conflicting answers here & other sites?
1194000
I just purchased this in Oct 2014. The compressor comes on and off, but the fan never turns off. --for my dehumidifier.
1194001
Just bought one. The fan does NOT run all the time. Fan always runs when compressor runs and sometimes runs when compressor is off. Fan shuts off soon after compressor does, but periodically runs so that humidity sensor can sample the room air. If air is too moist, the compressor kicks in. If not, fan turns back off. Sensible design.
1194002
I just bought this on Jul 1 2015. I'm very disappointed because the fan runs all the time if the unit is on. The compressor cycles, the fan never shuts off. It sucks!!!
1194003
WARNING: Fans on units built after 2014 designed to NEVER shut off!I just bought this (April 2015) and the fan never shuts off -- it runs all the time regardless of whether the compressor shuts off. Even 3 hours after the compressor shuts off, it will run.The only way to stop the fan is to put it on the timer... but that only means it will run for the length of time you set on the time. Then it will never turn on again.
1102541
Mine has a manufacture date of Aug 2013. The compressor shuts off as soon as the humidity level has been reached. The fan runs for another few minutes to dry off the coils / prevent mildew from growing. When it comes back on, both the fan & compressor come on at the same time.
1194004
Allot of confusion here, I was told the fan runs all the time and since some say they claim their fan does not, I called Frigidaire and they say the FAN DOES RUN ALL THE TIME, only thing that cycles is the compressor. The fan is energy efficient and keeps air on the move doing a better job, but...their own manual does not state the fan operates all the time. Not sure what models some have that claim the fan turns off when the humidiy level is reached......seems to be allot of confusion over this.
1194005
They shut off almost at the same time. Within a second or so, close to the same time.
1194006
I believe the reason there is some confusion around the fan running when the compressor shuts down is due to the unit killing the compressor when the coils freeze. If you have a basement that is in the 60's, often times the coils will freeze and the dehumidifier will shut off till they defrost. I've noticed it once over the last week.In short, when the humidity hits the set amount, fan and compressor will shutoff. When dehumidifying, the compressor may shutoff to defrost the coils and the fan will continue to run (helping to defrost the coils).
1194007
I just received mine June 1, 2015. The fan does shut off, but only for about 30 seconds when the compressor is not running. I would rather it ran all the time as it is hard on the fan to start and stop. It could cause premature fan failure. Unit does a great job. I had 79% humidity and down to 51% in one day in a new basement.
673954
The fan on my unit comes on as soon as I plug it in. I assume it is malfunctioning! If you operate it without the fan running it will probably overheat and burn out the components.
326158
To add to Rachel's comment, the fan will stay on for a short while when the unit is shut off (or it is automatically shut off via the thermostat). This may be a safety feature to cool the inside down and/or extract the remaining heat.
1954113
Not sure what you are asking, but we replaced this because the fan for airflow would not shut off.
1305228
Yes it is designed to work that way, when the compressor shuts off it go's to defrost mode, which kicks the fan on high. When defrost is complete it will go back to low and turn back on the compressor. It will do this unless the humidity level is below the set point of the machine in which case it will shut off.
1057329
Thhe fan has a "mode" selector of off,on,heat & cool. In the "on" mode, the fan will run continuously.
785016
On my unit the fan will only turn off if the unit shuts down due to a full bucket. Otherwise the compressor cycles on and off depending on what you have the humidity control set at, but the fan runs all the time. Like the service rep told you, the unit won't know what the room humidity is if the fan isn't moving the room's air through the unit.
78793
Hi Donna. When it reaches a set temperature, the AC turns off, but the fan stays on. This way, if the temperature goes up again, the AC will turn back on.
1760214
Hmmm.. Did you know this compressor is sold all over the internet? Many different brand names but the same compressor. I just bought mine so I can't confirm the complaints, but it seems to me that there is a tank associated with this one. It's supposed to cut off after the pressure reaches the limit that is set. If you don't know anything about compressors, you should really read up on them before operating.
745704
My fan never shuts off. I leave mine to maintain my batteries for my back up sump pump and I do occasionally charge other batteries I have lying around and it maintains the batteries quite well, but it never turns off the fan in certain modes. If the fan should shut off I'd like to know because it's annoying when I'm in the basement for an extended amount of time.
1418656
If there is I didn't get it, but the unit cools awesome! Have not had any problems. I was however Disappointed that the unit does not go off when it reaches optimal temperature. It just clicks on the fan and runs continuously. Hope this helps
1950387
Is the compressor running or just the fan/coil unit after the temperature is reached? Does it cut off after a couple of minutes? If it just keeps running, it sounds like it might have been wired incorrectly, assuming the "Fan" switch isn't in the "On" position (if it is, switch it to the "Auto" position). If it just continues to run for a couple of minutes, I think the thermostat is likely programmed to do that as a (mildly misguided) effort at efficiency by taking advantage of the low refrigerant temperature that lingers a bit after the compressor has shut off. I actually don't have this model (and am not sure why Amazon thinks I do), and I am going from the behavior of the model TX5000Ua that I do have. Is the compressor running or just the fan/coil unit after the temperature is reached? Does it cut off after a couple of minutes? If it just keeps running, it sounds like it might have been wired incorrectly, assuming the "Fan" switch isn't in the "On" position (if it is, switch it to the "Auto" position). If it just continues to run for a couple of minutes, I think the thermostat is likely programmed to do that as a (mildly misguided) effort at efficiency by taking advantage of the low refrigerant temperature that lingers a bit after the compressor has shut... » Read More Is the compressor running or just the fan/coil unit after the temperature is reached? Does it cut off after a couple of minutes? If it just keeps running, it sounds like it might have been wired incorrectly, assuming the "Fan" switch isn't in the "On" position (if it is, switch it to the "Auto" position). If it just continues to run for a couple of minutes, I think the thermostat is likely programmed to do that as a (mildly misguided) effort at efficiency by taking advantage of the low refrigerant temperature that lingers a bit after the compressor has shut off. I actually don't have this model (and am not sure why Amazon thinks I do), and I am going from the behavior of the model TX5000Ua that I do have. « Show Less
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.
1210365
My question would be is this action occurring in the cooling mode or heating mode. In cooling mode this action may harm your compressor with it engaging and disengaging. In heating mode and you are controlling a gas furnace, you may accumulate gas fumes in your heating chamber. You may try to adjust the span setting as to how soon the unit kicks back in after the temperature is satisfied. In a case such as you are describing and you are not an A/C technician, it would be best to call a service man.
247318
The fan continues until you power off the system. Same for heat and cool cycles.
1673788
No--but unlike fans with remotes and LED panels--it will restart automatically after a power failure. This non-LED type fan is much more convenient for people with ventilation needs who need to keep them going.
785015
I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have nothing to do with humidity but may be related to the passage of time, if that makes sense. I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have... » Read More I am convinced that the fan should shut off periodically, although there seems to be no way to know when it will shuit off or how long it will be off-just that it does. Don, your fan may be shutting off at night when you are asleep or when you are not home to notice it shutting off. It's funny because you are concerned that the fan runs continuously and my concern was that my dehumidifier fan did not run continuously. The first rep's statement that the fan needs to run inorder for the unit to monitor humidity made me think I had a defective unit. The starting of the fan seems to have nothing to do with humidity but may be related to the passage of time, if that makes sense. « Show Less