A thermostat communicates with the HVAC system to ensure your home’s climate is safe and comfortable. With the chilly winter weather in Brandon, MS, the last thing you want is to come home to a broken thermostat. Knowing when to replace your thermostat can be tricky. The following signs will guide you when to upgrade to a smart thermostat:
Incorrect Temperature Reading
If your home feels cooler than the set temperature and your thermostat readings indicate a higher setting, you have a problem. Test the readings on your thermostat with a portable indoor thermometer to verify the temperature reading. Incorrect thermostat readings may mean a malfunctioning sensor from defects, old age or misuse, so you need a new thermostat.
Suspiciously High Energy Bills
When the thermostat fails to read the correct temperature settings, it forces the HVAC system to overwork. The more the system cycles, the more power it consumes, leading to higher than usual energy bills. HVAC maintenance plans allow your service technician to inspect the thermostat and inform you when you need a replacement.
HVAC Improperly Turns On or Off
The thermostat’s primary role is to communicate with your HVAC system. Your thermostat is faulty from damaged wiring if the HVAC system doesn’t take prompts and keeps turning on or off improperly. It may be time to talk to an HVAC service technician for thermostat replacement.
Old Thermostat
Thermostats ultimately age and become inefficient when they reach the 10-year mark. You may have to replace your thermostat before if it has become obsolete. Replacing your old thermostat with a smart or programmable model is wise because the latter has more programming options and is more energy-efficient.
It may be time to start shopping for a new thermostat if you notice the above signs. Consult an HVAC service technician for recommendations to help you identify the right thermostat option for your home. Call Modern Air today for more information about thermostats and our other HVAC services.
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