air handler fan/thermostat problem

11-06-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
Rickl Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9	air handler fan/thermostat problem Hi, I have a ritetemp 8010 thermostat contented to a heat pump w/ aux heat. Here is my problem: When I set the temp at 70 the fan and heat pump come on. When the temp hits 70, the heat pump goes off but the fan keeps running (on auto). If I manually move the set temp down, the fan will go off. Wiring problem?

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11-06-2008, 03:04 PM	#2
dac122 Member   Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 368	air handler fan/thermostat problem Sounds like a problem with the thermostat. Maybe its time for a programmable model.

11-06-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
Rickl Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9	air handler fan/thermostat problem The Stat is only 3 years old. It seems to be wired correctly

11-06-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
beenthere An old Tradesmen   Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 18,669	air handler fan/thermostat problem How long has it been doing this?

11-08-2008, 12:37 AM	#5
Black Adder Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	air handler fan/thermostat problem Uhh....three years. LOL

11-11-2008, 05:03 PM	#6
pbservano Member   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 37	air handler fan/thermostat problem Quote: Originally Posted by Black Adder Uhh....three years. LOL The green wire connected to your thermostat controls the fan operation. Most likely you have a faulty thermostat. Replace and see if this correct the problem.

11-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#7
kennzz05 Member   Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: palm coast fl Posts: 551	air handler fan/thermostat problem when heat satisfies check to see if you have power at the g term in the air handler if so the tstat is causing it also make sure tstat is wired correctly make sure somebody didnt jumper y to g or some crazy **** like that Last edited by kennzz05; 11-11-2008 at 05:25 PM.