Operation & Maintenance – DuctlessAire https://ductlessaire.com Be Cool No Matter What Thu, 12 Mar 2020 18:38:39 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.17 Why does the indoor unit run continuously? https://ductlessaire.com/why-does-the-indoor-unit-run-continuously/ https://ductlessaire.com/why-does-the-indoor-unit-run-continuously/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:14:16 +0000 https://ductlessaire.com/?p=4453

Mini Splits operate differently than central heating and cooling units; central heating and cooling units turn off the fan when room temperature is met, however because ductless mini splits are room air conditioners they do not have but one outlet for the air to go out and into so  they must keep the fan running to ensure temperature is not different from one end of the room to the other. Therefore, it is normal and proper operation for the fan to run in the off-cycle of the compressor however these fans are extremely low energy use and require less energy to stay running than a typical fan does to start on and off, also DuctlessAire mini split systems are designed to be almost noiseless so you should not even be able to hear the system operating.

A central heating and air unit may have, up to, a 3-5 degree differential before it turns the unit back on. This could also lead to the unit short cycling. The constant on and off of the unit is somewhat like turning your car off and back on at every stop light which leads to inefficiency and wearing out of parts.

Our DuctlessAire unit indoor fan runs continuously so that the fan slowly moves air throughout the conditioned space, monitoring the temperature of the air returning to the fan coil. This action provides accurate temperature control and allows the system to quickly react to changes in room temperature which leads to a more comfortable environment. This leads to cleaner air as the filters are utilized more so be sure to wash them every other month.

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There are a few different reasons why this may be happening. The good thing is the unit is not the normal cause of this failure. Let’s look at some of the reasons and solutions to this issue.

Summertime is when the unit makes condensation so if your unit is installed in the winter always ask the installing contractor to confirm that the drain has been checked and there are no issues.

The DuctlessAire unit has a 1 piece drain pan design. The drain pan is not manufactured to hold water and should drain immediately.

Here are a few items to check during installation and maintenance to help ensure the unit drains properly:

  1. Make sure the unit is installed level.
  2. Make sure that the drain hole was not cut to high because your drain line must run downhill.
  3. Make sure that the wires, inside the blower unit, have not been removed from the zip tie that holds them together. Removing them may cause the wires to block the path of water and the water will follow the wires not the drain.
  4. Make sure that the drain hose is not kinked, nor does it run uphill.
  5. During the install please be aware that if the drain line is moved to the other side of the unit that the drain plug was installed and that it is tight.
  6. Do not use spray foam to seal the unit nor the drain area as it may get inside and expand causing the water to run out the wrong area.
  7. Always have your unit properly serviced by a licensed HVAC contractor before every season starts. This helps maintain the unit and hopefully corrects any issues before they cause a problem.

Remember water follows the path of least resistance so if there is a blockage to it’s normal route the water is going to flow out in the wrong area.

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