Where HVAC technicians install the thermostat and how you use it could affect your heating system’s longevity and reliability. Read on to review these five mistakes you shouldn’t make with your thermostat in Crystal River, FL.
1. Placing in Direct Sunlight
The thermostat shouldn’t be in direct sunlight. If a window is near where it’s installed, sunlight from the window could affect how well it gauges the temperature. Direct sunlight makes these readings inaccurate and could stop the thermostat from turning on the heat as expected.
2. Setting Temperatures Over 72 Degrees
Most HVAC manufacturers recommend setting the thermostat between 68 and 72 degrees. Setting it even a few degrees higher can significantly increase your energy costs.
3. Not Lowering the Temperature When You’re Away
You can program your thermostat to run at a lower temperature when you aren’t home. Adjusting these settings can dramatically decrease energy consumption and related costs. Allowing the heating system to run at higher temperatures when no one is home doesn’t benefit anyone.
4. Trying to Warm the House Too Quickly
Adjusting the thermostat to an excessively high temperature won’t warm your home faster. All it does is increase energy consumption, take a toll on the heating system and allow your home to get too hot. You’d spend more overall on energy by doing this and consequently use more power to cool it back down.
5. Skipping Maintenance
Checking the thermostat is part of every HVAC system tune-up. If there is an issue, our technicians will find it, helping avoid system failures during winter. We can often install a new one during routine maintenance appointments to provide reliable heating services.
Thermostats are vital for accurately reading interior temperatures, and inaccuracies could affect energy efficiency. Avoiding common mistakes stops issues and extends the longevity of the product. Contact Senica Air Conditioning to set up an appointment for heating installations or thermostat repairs.
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