Heating and cooling plays an important role in the function of your household. With it you can control the comfort level in your home, and how much your utility bill might amount to. In order to maintain proper temperature control throughout the year, your thermostat should be working efficiently.
If you are experiencing any problems with the temperature within your home, your thermostat could be at fault. You may want to consider investing in a new programmable thermostat. Here are a few things to consider regarding your thermostat and HVAC repairs.
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What is a programmable thermostat?
A programmable thermostat is linked to your home’s HVAC system in order to adjust the temperature in your home. You can program the unit to maintain a consistent temperature or to adjust temperature control at specified times throughout the day.
A programmable unit allows you to cut energy costs by not having your HVAC unit run while you are not home. You can also program the thermostat to go into energy-saving mode and turn on an hour before you arrive home or shut off an hour after you go to bed at night.
We install quality and energy efficient programmable thermostats that are completely compatible with your existing HVAC unit.
What are the benefits of installing one?
The main benefit to having a programmable thermostat is that you can control the temperature in your house even when you are not home. Because heat can fluctuate throughout the day, it is important to have a thermostat that works efficiently to get a precise result. If the thermostat is working properly, you will see considerable savings on your energy bill.
Here are some of the main benefits of using a programmable thermostat.
- Lowers heating and electrical bills
- Avoids overuse of HVAC system
- House maintains a more consistent temperature
- Less chance of furnace malfunction due to overuse
Most programmable units are easy to use and understand. Our qualified staff is available to help answer any questions you may have about how to program your unit to suit your lifestyle needs.
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What are some signs that your thermostat needs repairs?
If your thermostat is reading a low or high temperature but your furnace or air conditioning unit is constantly running, this could be a sign of a malfunction within the thermostat.
Here are a few signs that your thermostat may be malfunctioning:
- Blinking error code
- Blank display screen
- Furnace or air conditioner will not turn on
- Room temperature is higher or lower than what the thermostat reads
A screen that is blinking with an error code could be an indication there is a problem internally with the thermostat. It could also be an indication of a furnace or air conditioning malfunction. Seeing a blank screen could indicate that you have a low battery within the unit. If the unit doesn't turn on at all, there could be a faulty electrical problem within the entire system.
The specialists on our team at B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C will come out and fully inspect your programmable thermostat and HVAC system to troubleshoot the problem. We can easily repair the issue or recommend the right replacement for an outdated unit.
