{"id":178,"date":"2021-11-25T14:50:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/?p=178"},"modified":"2022-07-25T15:32:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T14:32:32","slug":"ecobee-fans-never-stop-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smarthomewinner.com\/ecobee-fans-never-stop-running\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Your Ecobee Fan That Keeps Running"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Few things are as frustrating for a homeowner as an HVAC system \u201con the fritz\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why so many choose to invest in high-quality thermostats that are significantly more expensive than the thermostats of old, thermostats that offer nowhere near the customization or control that today\u2019s modern solutions like the Ecobee bring to the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing you expect is for your Ecobee to begin misbehaving, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have an Ecobee fan that is running when it shouldn\u2019t \u2013 especially one that is seemingly next to impossible to turn off \u2013 you\u2019ll want to run through the guide we highlight below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the time you\u2019re done with the inside information in this breakdown, you\u2019ll have a good idea of how to stop this problem and prevent it from happening ever again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Ecobee Thermostats Stack Up Against the Competition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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An Ecobee smart thermostat mounted on a wall<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Right out of the gate, it\u2019s important to be crystal clear about one fact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ecobee line of thermostat options<\/a> (and HVAC-related products) are some of the best climate control products on the market today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s a reason behind the popularity of Ecobee thermostats \u2013 and that\u2019s because they flat out work better than most anything else money can buy right now. Not only is ecobee really easy and elegant to use (not to mention very good-looking thermostat units), but they also provide up to 23% reductions in overall heating and cooling costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a bad little upgrade, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These thermostats are great, with a lot of functionality and some capabilities that you won\u2019t find anywhere else. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to troubleshoot the problem rather than to swap in Ecobee out completely for something else you\u2019ll (inevitably) be unhappy with later down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are Ecobee Thermostats Known to Be Faulty?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ecobee thermostats have a reputation for being almost foolproof to use and for real reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re dealing with an Ecobee thermostat that is misbehaving the odds are pretty good you\u2019ve got a \u201clemon\u201d on your hands or a problem somewhere else between the thermostat and your HVAC system and fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together this quick guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t to suggest that you won\u2019t ever have problems with Ecobee products. There\u2019s a reason we wrote this guide, after all \u2013 it does happen every now and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just know that these products are (by and large) some of the best climate control options available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is My Ecobee Fan Running When It Shouldn\u2019t?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Various air conditioning units outside a home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Your HVAC fan<\/a> is a core component to keeping your home climate controlled and at the exact temperature you set on your thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the fan is responsible for pushing heated air<\/a> throughout the ventilator should duct to warm your space. Other times the fan is used to move hot air out<\/a> and replace it with cold (or air-conditioned) air to keep temperatures cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, if that fan isn\u2019t working properly your temperatures indoors are going to be all over the place. This is why it\u2019s so important to make sure that it\u2019s only running when it should be \u2013 and not 24\/7, every day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first thing you\u2019ll want to look for is any issues between your thermostat and your fan, particularly in the relay setting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to make sure that your fan isn\u2019t stuck on the on position permanently, but you also want to be sure that there aren\u2019t any broken relay switches or wiring problems<\/strong> that could be causing issues, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find any trouble in this area you\u2019ll know exactly how to resolve the problem \u2013 though you might have to contact an electrician to handle the heavy lifting of this repair for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Troubleshoot Ecobee Issues Effectively<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s run through a couple of the troubleshooting steps you\u2019ll want to take to figure out exactly what\u2019s wrong \u201cunder the hood\u201d of your Ecobee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Thermostat Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The very first thing you\u2019re going to want to look at is your thermostat settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amount of people that have been plagued with fan and inconsistent HVAC performance that discover later that it was because a thermostat setting was incorrect is staggering. It might not be that there\u2019s a problem with your Ecobee at all, but that a setting you thought was configured correctly isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is why this step \u2013 checking and confirming all thermostat settings \u2013 needs to be the first stop along your troubleshooting journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Probe for Wiring Problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we highlighted earlier, you\u2019ll want to probe or any wiring problems between your thermostat and your HVAC fan system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The installation of your new Ecobee thermostat inevitably involves some pretty complex wiring. Master electricians do a great job at making sure your system is set up correctly, but even they make mistakes from time to time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes the on and off switches get crisscrossed, sometimes the automatic and on controls get inverted, and sometimes wires that should have been connected never end up hooked up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of that is (obviously) going to have a major impact on Ecobee thermostat performance and how your HVAC fan operates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a look at the wiring of your system (as much as possible, anyway). Look for any obvious issues. It might not be a bad idea to call in a professional to have them look things over, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you go in that direction, though, consider hiring different electricians than the ones that handled the install. These \u201cfresh eyes\u201d will be more likely to spot problems that the original installation team might not have noticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is \u201cHold\u201d Turned On Accidently?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The HOLD settings on Ecobee thermostats<\/a> are fantastic for when you want to \u201clock-in\u201d certain settings regardless of the schedule you\u2019ve created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only problem is that the HOLD settings will always override any other settings that have been configured, and that includes fan on\/off settings as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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