In Tempe, AZ, you want a reliable HVAC system that helps keep you comfortable during the hotter months. If your HVAC system doesn’t work properly, the problem might actually lie with your thermostat. Below are five signs you need a new thermostat and why you should switch to a smart model.
Thermostat Doesn’t Respond to Setting Changes
When you adjust the thermostat setting for a temperature higher or lower than how your home feels, you should hear a small clicking sound before your HVAC system responds. If your HVAC system doesn’t respond immediately to your changes, that’s a sign you have a problem with your thermostat.
Faulty Readings
Your thermostat should register the correct temperature in your home as it’s the thermostat’s job to ensure it doesn’t become too hot or cold. You can test if your thermostat has accuracy issues by comparing it to an indoor thermometer.
Higher Energy Bill
An inefficient HVAC system with a faulty thermostat raises your energy bills considerably as it keeps it running longer and lowers efficiency. During a regular HVAC maintenance visit, our reliable service technicians can check if you need a new thermostat.
Old or Outdated Thermostat
Thermostats have a lifespan of approximately 10 years before they’re considered old. A new smart thermostat is just what your home needs to maintain energy efficiency and keep your energy bills lower. A smart thermostat learns your patterns and adjusts energy usage accordingly. You can also use your smartphone to control it remotely.
Trouble Maintaining Temperature
If you have a faulty thermostat, you’ll experience issues with it maintaining your desired temperature. An easy way to test for this is to lower the settings to see how the thermostat reacts.
If you have an old thermostat and you’re tired of not being able to track your energy usage or control your thermostat remotely, it’s time for a change. Contact REEis Air Conditioning today to have our service technicians install a new smart thermostat.
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