Modern smart and programmable thermostats help you save money on your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Compared to these newer models, manual thermostats are inefficient and can cause problems. Check out these three things that can happen if you still use an outdated manual thermostat in your Apopka, FL, home:
Inaccuracy
Unlike the newer thermostat models, manual devices work by relying on a metal spiral that expands and contracts with the temperature to shut themselves on and off. But metal never reacts the same way over time as the temperature changes. If the spiral were to shift, its swelling and contracting wouldn’t register correctly.
Another kind of manual thermostat uses mercury rather than the spiral. This type isn’t only inaccurate but also just plain toxic. If you have one, replace it immediately for safety’s sake.
Waste
If your HVAC system were to run too long, it would wind up wasting energy. For example, let’s say that you set your thermostat to 72 degrees and the spiral of metal inside the thermostat is out of adjustment so that it runs too long. Because the thermostat won’t detect the changing temperature accurately, the device wastes money and energy cooling the house below the setting you chose.
Electrical Problems
One electrical problem is short cycling, which occurs when the HVAC system turns on and turns off again in short order. There could also be other electrical issues that occur because of degrading wires in the thermostat, such as the HVAC system not powering on at all.
Other electrical problems resulting from faulty wires in the thermostat could adversely affect all parts of the HVAC system. This could result in the total failure of the system as a whole.
With full accreditation from the Better Business Bureau and an A+ rating, we’re a trusted name in the HVAC industry and have been for decades. To upgrade your HVAC system with a smart thermostat installation, give ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration a call today.
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