If the indoor temperature of your home does not match your thermostat setting, here’s what you need to know. Temperature imbalances can be caused by a number of factors, and some are easier to solve than others.
As part of a furnace or air conditioning tune-up, an HVAC professional will inspect and clean the wiring of your thermostat so you won’t have to worry about this issue.
A functioning thermostat will regulate the right amounts of warmth and coolness in your home. Yet, there are times when your air temperature may drop below the thermostat’s set temperature. For example, your thermostat is reading 72 degrees, but it feels chilly in the house, the actual temperature may be more like 65 or 68 degrees.
There are numerous reasons why your thermostat could drop below the set temperature:
The Thermostat Needs Cleaning
A dirt coating around the inner components may create excess heat and cause the thermostat to give wrong readings. To clean the thermostat, the faceplate must be removed, and a clean soft brush used to gently wipe away the dirt.
The Thermostat Needs Adjusting
Just like any other device, your thermostat may experience technical glitches. Every thermostat will occasionally require calibration, regardless of whether you have a manual model or a digital version. If the program it uses fails, it won’t assess the temperatures correctly or give the actual readings. Due to these technical glitches, the thermostat could indicate a lower or higher number than the actual temperature.
The Thermostat Needs Replacing
Sometimes a thermostat is so far gone that no amount of cleaning or calibration will fix it. The most common warning sign your thermostat is malfunctioning is when it causes your heater to randomly turn on and off. Another indication is a non-responsive thermostat; one that will not properly turn on or power off.
Incorrect Furnace Size
When a furnace is inappropriately sized, this could cause heating issues inside a home. A furnace that is too small may not have the power to reach high temperatures. Conversely, a furnace that is too large may warm the air so quickly that it overheats faster than the thermostat expects.
Inadequate Home Insulation
Warm temperatures can escape from poorly insulated homes. The easiest way to check your insulation is to feel the interior ceilings, walls, and floors. If they are warm and dry during winter, this is a good signal. If they are damp or cold, you do not have enough insulation.
Leaking Air Ducts
Your HVAC system is significantly impacted by the leaking ducts in your attics, crawlspaces, and basements. When there is a leak, the heated air will escape through these openings and never arrive at their intended destination. The leaky ducts will create cold spots, heat losses, and uneven temperatures.
It is a frustrating problem when your air temperature and the thermostat’s settings are out of sync. No matter how much you adjust the thermostat, the temperature falls short of your family’s comfort level. Do not fret. Call a professional HVAC technician to help with fixing the problem.
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