You’ll want to be able to control your indoor temperature as soon as springtime warm weather hits Columbus, GA. However, this becomes difficult if your thermostat isn’t working properly. For this reason, it’s important to be able to recognize the most common thermostat problems that occur.
Sunlight and Thermostats
When your thermostat is in a place where direct sunlight hits it, the thermostat may not work properly. If your house is always on the too cool side when it’s warm outside, this is one likely reason why that would happen. With sunlight shining on the thermostat, it is likely to show an incorrect temperature. when this happens, your air conditioner will stay on, continuing to cool your home when it’s not needed, increasing your energy bills.
Wrong Location
Placing your thermostat in just the right place is the key to keeping your ome comfortable. Ideally, it should be in a central location in your house. If it isn’t, you will likely find that parts of your house will always be cold while other parts are always warm. For most homes, the hallway is the ideal location for your thermostat.
Dirty Unit
If your thermostat gets dirty, this will affect how it works. Dirt and dust are often found in thermostats that aren’t kept clean. This can lead to internal damage that also causes your thermostat to display the wrong temperature. The best way to keep one clean is to take off the plastic cover and use a soft brush to dust the unit and remove any dust that gets into it.
Servicing Your Thermostat
When your thermostat is in need of a repair, call Indoor Solutions Inc. to make an appointment for service. Our HVAC service team will find a solution to any problem or issues.
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