Leaving the air conditioner in auto mode won’t harm the unit, as long as your thermostat is properly set up. In this article, we’ll explain what an air conditioner’s auto mode is for, the benefits, and when it’s best to turn it on.
The good thing about the air conditioner auto mode is that it can be used in almost any weather or climate. Since it’s made to work in both cold and warm rooms, you’ll have no trouble using it in the winter or summer.
For example, if you set your air conditioner to auto mode during the hot and dry summer, the unit will automatically switch to cooling to keep the room cool and comfortable. It’s a handy feature that should make your whole experience with AC better.
How does Aircon auto mode work?
Your air conditioner has two operation modes: AUTO and ON.
When your air conditioner is on AUTO mode, both the fan that moves the cooled air around your house and the compressor are running. In AUTO mode, your unit will turn off when the temperature set by the thermostat has been reached.
When your AC is in the ON mode, the fan will run all the time, even when the compressor is off.
What are the benefits of using an auto mode?
Here are some benefits of leaving your air conditioner in AUTO mode:
Energy Efficient
When you use the AC auto mode, you save a lot of power and energy, which is one of the best things about it. This is very different from the ON mode and setting. If you turn your air conditioner on, the fan can run 200 hours longer each month. This is a great way to save energy bills.
Better Humidity
Your system will remove humidity from your air. When the AC is in auto mode, the water droplets it makes inside the system go straight down the drain line. This lets the unit drain the condensate line the right way and keeps them from adding more moisture to your room.
If you have allergies, you may want to keep your air conditioner in ON mode. This is because the fan is always moving air around your house. Allergens like pet hair, pollen, and dust can get into the filter more. So you will need to make sure that you change the air filters often. If the air filter gets clogged, the air conditioner will have to work harder, which could cause problems and cause your energy bills to rise.
Last Words
Consider replacing your single-stage air conditioner with one that has a variable speed so that you can use both AUTO and ON.
Variable speed systems change the airflow and cooling in real-time to keep the temperature steady. This means that between cooling cycles, the temperature doesn’t change. While the system is on almost all the time, it saves a lot of energy because it can run at a lower capacity and doesn’t turn on and off as often. Variable-speed air conditioners can keep filtering, control humidity well, and keep the temperature even while using less energy.
You might want to get a smart thermostat too. Some newer thermostats let you change the settings from a distance or set the fan to run automatically at certain times, no matter what temperature you have set for the AC. This idea might be the most comfortable and useful.
We recommend setting your Aircon in AUTO mode because it will not harm the unit. If you are worried about the air quality or if you have allergies, the ON mode could be helpful because it filters the air more. You’ll get the most out of your HVAC unit, whether it’s hot or cold, if you know when to use each setting.
