TP-Link Kasa Fan Control Misconfiguration with Cooling Call

Thermostat causes AC to run but indoor blower does not start

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

G wire not connected, Thermostat set to equipment-controlled fan when furnace requires thermostat fan control, Faulty fan relay on furnace board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Turn off power to indoor and outdoor units before wiring checks.

  • Verify G wiring: Ensure the G wire is connected at thermostat and furnace board.
  • Fan control setting: In the Kasa app, set fan control to "thermostat" if your furnace requires the thermostat to energize G during cooling.
  • Technician test: A technician can jumper R to G at the furnace board to verify blower operation. If blower does not run, the furnace fan relay or motor is faulty.
  • Replace thermostat: If blower runs with jumper but not via thermostat after settings are corrected, replace the thermostat.
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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Fan Call (G) Circuit / Furnace Fan Relay
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