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Because you have it set that way on your thermostat. Most HVAC people tell you that with the new high efficiency systems, you should leave the fan running all the time to constantly circulate the air so that you maintain a more constant temperature throughout the house. I don't buy it.

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Q: Why does the fan on a central air unit run all the time when the heat or air is not turned on?
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