If you believe your thermostat is in need of an upgrade, there are a few key things to check before giving an HVAC contractor a call. The sure-fire steps presented in this post will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about your thermostat. Should you have any further questions after reading, be sure to give our team at N. B. Rogers, Inc. a call.
Shifts In Temperature
One of the easiest ways to tell if a thermostat upgrade is necessary is by noticing a shift in your normal temperature settings. If you typically have your thermostat set at a certain temperature, and it is no longer maintaining that temperature, we suggest doing a test before calling an HVAC contractor. Set your thermostat to your desired temperature and look at it every so often throughout the day. If the temperature continues to fluctuate, it may be time for an upgrade.
System Turns On and Off Without Prompting
Another way to tell if your thermostat is no longer working as it should is by seeing if your HVAC system turns on or off without being prompted to do so. If you’ve noticed that your HVAC system has randomly turned on recently, or has shut off at an inopportune time, it most likely means that there is a serious problem with the thermostat. Pay close attention over the course of a few days. If this trend continues, it is probably time for a thermostat upgrade.
Higher Than Normal Energy Bills
If you’ve noticed that your energy bills have been higher than usual over the last few months, it may be due to a faulty thermostat. If your thermostat isn’t reading the temperature in your home correctly, it will create more work for your HVAC system and make your bills higher. More cycles will be run, and the system will stay on longer than it should. If this continues to happen over the course of the next few months, an upgrade may be a necessity.
If you’re looking for an experienced HVAC contractor to handle a thermostat upgrade at your home, we ask that you give our friendly and knowledgeable team at N. B. Rogers, Inc. a call today. It will be an absolute pleasure to handle your thermostat needs soon!
