Howell, MI, HVAC contractor<\/a> on the job when you aren\u2019t receiving the comfort levels you expect from your AC or heater, or if you\u2019ve noticed odd behavior from the HVAC system and a steep rise in energy bills.<\/p>\nTo help you recognize a thermostat on the fritz, here\u2019s a list of some of the most common thermostat-based problems you may run into:<\/p>\n
The AC or Heater Will Not Turn On<\/h3>\n
Whenever your comfort system isn\u2019t running, you can imagine plenty of worst-case scenarios. But it might be as basic as a tripped circuit breaker. Or it might be that the thermostat isn\u2019t communicating with the system to tell it to turn on. The thermostat has multiple different connections to the AC and heater, with wires to turn on the fan, compressor, and igniter. Loose one of those connections, and you\u2019ll have a non-working comfort system.<\/p>\n
The AC or Heater Will Not Turn Off<\/h3>\n
On the other hand \u2026 thermostats also have connections to signal the AC and heater to turn off. If your comfort system or the fan simply won\u2019t stop running, a lost connection with the thermostat is a strong possibility. Don\u2019t let the system continue to run and run\u2014have pros on the job right away.<\/p>\n
Uneven Temperatures Around the House<\/h3>\n
A properly installed and sized heater and air conditioner should provide an even spread of comfortable temperatures around the house. Yes, there will be some variants because certain rooms receive more outside heat, but the difference shouldn\u2019t be stark. When the thermostat is turning the HVAC system on and off at the wrong times, it will cause hot\/cold spots to begin showing up. There are many potential sources for uneven heating, so have HVAC experts examine the system to see what\u2019s gone wrong.<\/p>\n
The Thermostat Screen Is Blank<\/h3>\n
When you go to change settings on your digital thermostat and discover the screen has gone blank, you may think it has lost power or its battery has run down. (This depends on whether the thermostat is hard-wired or runs exclusively on battery power.) This is one possibility. But a blank thermostat screen can also indicate the AC or heater has tripped a limit switch, and you\u2019ll need to have repairs.<\/p>\n
The Thermostat Is Misreading Temperatures<\/h3>\n
If you can\u2019t get your house to the ideal temperatures because it swings between too hot and too cold, you may have a miscalibrated thermostat reading wrong temperatures. It\u2019s hard to find the right comfort and energy-saving setting when you can\u2019t trust the reading on the thermostat! Fortunately, it\u2019s a simple task for HVAC technicians to recalibrate the thermostat. Please don\u2019t try to \u201cguess\u201d how best to set the comfort level for the house\u2014have the thermostat repaired.<\/p>\n
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Thermostats are among the most advanced parts of HVAC systems. Even the simple ones have such an important part to play that no homeowner can afford to overlook the thermostat\u2014especially since thermostat troubles are among the most common for creating comfort issues in a home.<\/p>\n