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I have a second home that is mostly vacant this time of year except for weekends. Since neither the heat nor the AC is kicking on and since we can't leave the windows open when we're not there, the air tends to get stale... not necessarily foul smelling, but just stale. To improve air circulation and quality can I set my fan on the thermostat to the "on" position rather than "auto" all the time with no negative implications other than the energy costs? Or would this cause my blower motor to burn out pretty quickly?
It is okay to run the blower motor at all times, but it will not help with the air quality and it will shorten the lifespan of the motor. I suggest looking into a fresh air vent that will bring in fresh air from the outside at the demand you choose. Contact a professional HVAC contractor, such as the ARS/Rescue Rooter branch in Raleigh, NC at (919) 865-7777, who can perform an air quality evaluation and advise you on how best to remedy your stale air problem.
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