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You can have a pro install a series of relays and a new thermostat with a fan control..

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Also leaving the fan in the on position will increase the humidity levels in the space. Ceiling fans is best

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Hello Wendy,

You didn't say what kind of system you have, so we'll assume you have central heating and air conditioning.

There are a few things you can do to keep air moving in the house with your central system. Depending on the brand of system you have, you can turn the heat/cool switch on the thermostat to "off" and turn the fan auto/on switch to "on." This will disable cooling and heating but allow the fan to run continuously.

You can turn the thermostat up to a temperature far above what you would normally use in summer and turn the auto/off fan switch to on. This will force the fan to run continuously. The cooling will still work when the temperature in the building exceeds the higher set point.

These steps will work on most systems but if you have one of the new "NEST" or other internet-connected temperature control systems, you can refer to the operating instructions to see what your options might be.

Note that leaving the fan on all the time will result in higher electrical costs, more wear and tear and you may have to clean or change the furnace filter more often.

You might be better served by purchasing a free-standing floor type "tower" fan and placing it in the room you are in most frequently.

You could also use (or install) ceiling fans.

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