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Aircon fan speed not changing

When fan speed does not change, the issue may be command, control, or airflow behavior. The key is whether the unit receives the command and whether airflow changes at all.

Common causes

A symptom is just a starting point. The same problem could be a quick fix or a major failure. The paths below show the most common causes, but only a proper check can prove what is really wrong.

01

Command path not reaching the unit

Book a check

The remote command appears to change, but the indoor unit does not receive or apply the fan speed request.

  • Other commands may also feel delayed or ignored.
  • No audible change happens after a fan speed command.
  • Airflow stays the same across repeated command attempts.

The Fix: We confirm command reception before we move to fan motor or board fault assumptions.

Watch out: Replacing the fan motor too early can miss a simple command path issue.

02

Mode behavior limiting speed changes

Book a check

Some operating conditions reduce how much the fan speed change is felt, so the unit appears stuck even when the command is accepted.

  • The issue appears only in certain modes or room conditions.
  • Cooling remains stable but airflow difference is hard to notice.
  • The pattern changes when the room load changes.

The Fix: We compare command behavior and actual airflow pattern before labeling it as a component fault.

Watch out: This can be mistaken for a PCB issue when the system behavior is normal for the condition.

03

Indoor fan control fault with unstable airflow response

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A fan control fault can hold airflow at one behavior or change it unpredictably regardless of command input.

  • Airflow response is inconsistent or suddenly drops while commands stay the same.
  • Indoor sound pattern changes without matching the selected fan speed.
  • The issue appears with other indoor control symptoms or noise.

The Fix: Stop repeated command testing and let us assess fan response and indoor control behavior together.

Watch out: Long repeated testing can hide the real pattern if the fault is intermittent.

Not Always A Fault - some settings make fan changes less obvious

The unit may adjust airflow in a way that makes manual speed differences feel small in certain room conditions or modes. This can look like no response even when the command is accepted.

How to tell

  • Cooling stays stable and there are no other control issues.
  • The behavior changes when operating mode or room load changes.
  • There is no abnormal noise, smell, or jitter in the indoor fan pattern.

If the unit ignores commands across different conditions, treat it as a diagnosis issue.

What To Note Before You Contact Us

Observe the command and airflow pattern without opening the unit:

  • Whether the display or remote indicates the speed change even when airflow does not change.
  • Whether other remote commands respond normally at the same time.
  • Whether the sound pattern changes when you send the fan speed command.
  • Whether the issue happens in all modes or only one mode pattern.

These details help us separate command path, mode behavior, and indoor fan control faults before any part recommendation.

Stop Using The Unit If You Notice These

Fan speed issues are often diagnosis level issues, but stop use if safety signs appear.

  • Burning smell or electrical smell
  • Heavy vibration or scraping noise from the indoor unit
  • Breaker trips during fan behavior changes

Common questions

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