Ever feel like the thermostat temperature and the actual temperature in your home are two different things? If the thermostat’s displaying a cool, comfortable 72 but everyone in the house is complaining it’s too hot, it may not be simply their imagination. Indoor comfort can be a moving target when there’s a discrepancy between thermostat […]
On or Auto: Which is the Better Thermostat Setting for Your Ohio Home?
There’s one thermostat setting that can cause some confusion: the “on” and “auto” setting for the HVAC system’s fan.
Thermostat Troubleshooting 101
When your furnace or air conditioner isn’t working the way it should, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s broken. Your thermostat could be the culprit. Before assuming that you’ll need HVAC repairs done, do some thermostat troubleshooting first. These are some common issues that can result from a faulty thermostat.
Understanding What a Wi-Fi Thermostat Does
If you’re looking to upgrade your current programmable thermostat, then you might want to take a look at a Wi-Fi thermostat. Unlike ordinary thermostats, you can use your home’s wireless Internet network to control your Wi-Fi thermostat no matter where you are. So if you’re on vacation, at work or outside relaxing, you can adjust […]
Program Your Thermostat and Save Money this Fall
A programmable thermostat can help you keep out the chill of a cold Dayton winter while still optimizing your furnace’s energy efficiency. The benefits it provides, however, depend on how you use it.
Fan On vs. Auto: Learn Which Thermostat Setting You Should Use
When you’re setting your thermostat, you have the choice to run the fan in the HVAC system. You can have it constantly running by choosing the “on” setting, or running it only during the heating or cooling cycle with the “auto” setting. Both choices have advantages and disadvantages, depending on the circumstances.
How to Get the Best Energy Savings Out of Your Programmable Thermostat
So, your HVAC technician has just left the house after installing a new programmable thermostat. He gave you a quick tutorial on how to operate it. However, it’s also important to know some guidelines on how to achieve meaningful energy savings. Here are some useful tips to help you save energy with your programmable thermostat.
How the Programmable Thermostat Helps Your Furnace Do a More Efficient Job
Cooler weather has already arrived in the Dayton-Springfield area, so as you prepare your home (and furnace) for another winter, don’t overlook the importance of your thermostat in keeping your home warm and comfortable. If you still have a standard non-programmable thermostat installed in your home, now is the time to consider upgrading to a programmable […]
Time to Upgrade Your Thermostat from Mercury to Mercury Free
Aside from the energy and cost savings that a programmable thermostat can offer, are you looking for another reason to upgrade your home’s HVAC thermostat? We have a good one for you. For many years, thermostats utilized mercury switches to help maintain temperatures inside a building and it would trigger the HVAC system to adjust the […]
Upgrade to a Mercury-Free Thermostat: Why and How
Why should you consider upgrading to a mercury-free digital thermostat when your old one is working fine? The reasons are flexibility, accuracy, savings on your heating and cooling bills, and protecting the environment. When contacting HVAC companies, ask how they dispose of the old thermostats. Just putting them in a landfill risks contaminating our waterways […]