Any downside to running mini split in Auto?

[ratflinger]

Pioneer system has an Auto mode (maybe they all do). Is there a downside to letting these units run in Auto mode to maintain a set point? The units are in my house, which is a well sealed, insulated concrete form build. The ICF build helps keep the house from rapidly change temperature, so I was thinking maybe just set it on say 76 and let it run heat or cool to just stay there.

BTW - yes, I put surge protectors on each unit.

 

[PCustoms]

Pioneer system has an Auto mode (maybe they all do). Is there a downside to letting these units run in Auto mode to maintain a set point? The units are in my house, which is a well sealed, insulated concrete form build. The ICF build helps keep the house from rapidly change temperature, so I was thinking maybe just set it on say 76 and let it run heat or cool to just stay there.

BTW - yes, I put surge protectors on each unit.

Do you want to heat to 76?

If you lower the temp to 70, do you want to cool that low?

I think that is the disadvantage. Not sure if any allow different setpoints, seems you would need some sort of adjustable deadband between the two

 

[Goose_NC]

My "smart" thermostat allows a high temp (usually set at 72 for the summer/75 in the winter) and a low temp (usually set at 68 in the winter/66 in the summer). I read that one should have at least 5 degrees difference in the temps to prevent a constant heating/cooling cycle.