Your home’s thermostat is part of your HVAC system. However, according to air conditioner installation experts, it’s also the most often overlooked component, as some homeowners tend to think that it’s separate from the HVAC system. In fact, it’s the control panel of your entire HVAC system, and your home’s comfort heavily relies on this component. With that in mind, it’s important that it remains as functional as possible. Otherwise, it can cause heating troubles for your home.
Here are the four thermostat problems that can mess with your home’s heating.
Common Thermostat Problems & Troubleshooting Tips
- Miscalibration – If your thermostat is miscalibrated, it won’t be able to correctly read the temperature around your home, and according to experts, even the slightest miscalibration can affect your home’s comfort. This is because it can cause your heating and cooling system to turn off before it reaches the desired temperature, or allow it to run longer than needed, causing your home to become too cool or too hot. Thankfully, if your professional discovers that your thermostat is miscalibrated, they can easily recalibrate it to the correct setting.
- Wiring Issues – Thermostats have four standard wires; two to turn the blower on and off and two to turn your heater on and off. If any of these wires were to come loose, the thermostat would no longer have control over one part of your HVAC system. If you suspect this to be the problem, don’t hesitate to reach out to an HVAC replacement and repair expert for assistance.
- Poor Location – On the other hand, if you’ve recently had a new HVAC system and thermostat installed, it’s vital that you place the thermostat in the center of your home. By so doing, it’ll be able to easily pick up the average temperature readings around your home. If the thermostat is in a bad location, it will pick up “ghost readings” that can cause it to turn the heater on and off at the wrong times.
- Software Issues – Smart thermostats that you can install in your home operate by software, and at times it’s possible for the software to malfunction or have glitches. If you can’t resolve your smart thermostat’s issues with a reboot or software update, enlist the services of an expert to get the necessary troubleshooting done.
Are you looking for a professional to help you with your home’s heating? Simply turn to John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. for assistance. We’re the number one service provider to approach when it comes to residential and commercial HVAC repair projects, and we won’t let you down! Give us a call at (760) 276-6690 or fill out our contact form to request our services.