Why when people ask if the fan (not compressor) shuts off when the compressor stops, or soon after, there are conflicting answers here &amp; other sites?
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.
610376
It shouldn't power off completely. At most it should power down to the low fan setting.
2101775
No. When the fan starts making noise, when it is first comes on, and is heating up; is caused by the fan bearing going out. Once it gets, going it will be okay, but eventually it gets worse and worse until the fan will stop altogether. Then; it can overheat, though a fuse above heater core will melt and prevent a fire; I trust, although I never let mine start and stop on its own, unattended, once they started getting noisy.
1227891
You have to turn on the AC manually and it stays on until you turn it off. The compressor doesn't kick in until the room reaches the pre-set (adjustable) temperature. When the room temperature is lowered to the pre-set level the compressor turns off but the AC fan remains on. Don't think you can set it to turn on at a particular time, but there is a turn-off timer (1-24 hr).
1697929
I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it does, then it's not level. This worked for me and then I just made sure that it stayed in that position. I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it... » Read More I am looking to buy this product and was looking at reviews and answers to questions before doing so and I agree with another person's answer regarding the question of it turning off by itself.....I have had several different types of humidifiers and it is true that they will shut off on a surface that isn't level, even if sitting on carpet sometimes. If there is the slightest tilt that you may not notice, the humidifier will sense that the tank is empty when it isn't. Just slightly put your hand on top and put a little pressure to one side or the other and see if it comes on.....if it does, then it's not level. This worked for me and then I just made sure that it stayed in that position. « Show Less
373579
My son gave me one of these that he wasn't using, and I just set it up. Jon Shops is correct. When the heat part shuts off, so does the fan. This is a heater only; if you want something to cool the room, this is not it.
1100219
We have had no problems with our fan and so don't know how to answer this question. It is working beautifully and we enjoy it.
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
1466012
This question needs to be answered in two parts. The part of the unit that actually removes water from the air does indeed stop running when your set level is reached and starts again when exceeded. However, the fan that drives the air flow itself never stops. I see that as a real knock against this and many other Danby units as it keeps both sound and energy consumption higher than they need to be.
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
389631
I no expert ...but I think it might damage the compressor to operate it that way.....also it is really a top load design....but overall I really like the unit....better than I expected....fast cooling times
1269542
it runs continuously. The compressor must cut in and out, but the fans always runs. I let mine run for a few days if it really gets damp, then it shut it off because the fan annoys me. The universe works very well though, and having the pump and discharge tube is great because you don't have to empty a bucket all the time.
1914611
Used as A/C short cycle protection, when a/c turns off this unit will delay the ' on' for at least 5 minutes so compressor cools down before restarting
1950389
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.
301419
Have not noticed on the money saver mode the compressor will cycle on and offer to maintain temperature while fan will continually run to circulate the cool air. A loud noise however would not be normal.
247314
The fan continues until you power off the system. Same for heatand cool cycles.