Your thermostat is vital in regulating your house’s temperature since it communicates with your HVAC system. However, sometimes you might notice some abnormalities with your device. Here is how to tell if you need a new thermostat for your Helena, MT, home.
HVAC Keeps Turning On and Off
Your HVAC warms or cools your home after receiving signals from your thermostat. You may realize your unit turns on and off unexpectedly. If your controller’s wiring is damaged, it can interfere with your thermostat’s ability to communicate with the HVAC unit, causing your HVAC to turn on and off unexpectedly.
Your Energy Bill Is Abnormally High
You might notice a sudden increase in your energy bill, leading to you paying more. Several factors may cause an increase in your energy bill, and a faulty controller ranks high up on the list.
Normally, your HVAC should have two to three cycles in one hour. A faulty thermostat can prompt your HVAC system to undergo multiple cycles in one hour, causing your energy bill to shoot up.
Wrong Readings
Old age, manufacturing defects and/or misuse may cause your thermostat’s sensor to fail to detect your home’s temperature accurately. A portable indoor thermometer can help you to gauge whether your thermostat’s reading is accurate. If your thermostat shows inaccurate readings frequently, then it is time for a change.
Before you decide to go for a controller replacement, call a professional to conduct a thorough inspection. They will check your HVAC system and thermostat to ascertain whether it’s your thermostat causing problems.
Your Thermostat Delays in Responding
Ideally, your HVAC system should start immediately after you key in your preferred temperature on the thermostat. Some thermostats will purposefully build in a delay if you’ve just run the HVAC, but if that’s not the case, you might have a faulty unit.
Contact our qualified professionals at Superior Heating & Cooling, Inc. for the best HVAC services this spring. Our seasoned technicians have extensive experience, assuring you quality and error-free services.
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