Your thermostat controls your home’s central heating and cooling system. When it runs into problems, it can make your system stop working. You can troubleshoot and repair minor thermostat issues. If your efforts don’t work, you’ll have to replace it.
Is the Temperature Reading on Your Thermostat Correct?
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.
Understanding the "Feels Like" Temperature
If you watch any weather at all during the summer, you probably hear the meteorologists refer to the heat index. It’s a measure of the “feels like” temperature, a combination of the actual air temperature and the humidity. Regardless of how hot or cold it is, humidity makes a difference in how comfortable we feel […]
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 […]
Make Sure a Pro Checks These Things During Regular A/C Maintenance
Regular A/C maintenance is a must if you expect your system to run reliably and efficiently in Dayton’s hot, muggy summers. Knowing what your technician should check during routine maintenance helps you make sure nothing is overlooked.
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.
Is Your A/C Blowing Hot Air? Learn the Causes and Solutions
An air conditioner that’s not delivering cool air is about as worthless as a comedian who can’t make people laugh, and can be just as uncomfortable. The difference is that you can actually fix the air conditioner. Find out why your A/C is blowing hot air and learn what you can do about it.
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.