How Cool is your Thermostat?
Posted by HVACPartsShop.com on Aug 22nd 2017
An important part of every heating and cooling system, the thermostat is how a homeowner regulates the temperature inside their home. Some thermostats have settings to allow week-long programming. Others, they aren’t quite as advanced. Some of the top-of-the-line thermostats can be connected to a smart phone via Wi-Fi and an app. The homeowner can be hundreds of miles away and still control their thermostat.
But what does a thermostat actually do?
When it comes down to it, the thermostat is the temperature regulator for the home. Thermostats are a tool to control the level of comfort/temperature in a particular setting. Some people prefer warmer temperatures, and others prefer cooler ones. With the weather starting to heat up, it is important to make sure your thermostat is in proper working order to keep you comfortable during the warmer months.
If you have a programmable thermostat, make sure it is set for the temperatures you want. And, if you know you will be out of the house for long periods of time (going to work, for example), set it to stay off during those times. This will lower your electricity bill, and who doesn’t want that?
Some furnaces modulate their airflow. These modulating furnaces have variable speed motors. A
variable speed motor
is meant to be running 24 hours a day. When it is not heating or
cooling it is cycling about 200 cubic feet of air per minute. This keeps
the entire house the same temperature. Another added bonus to having
the furnace constantly running is the constant filtration of the air.
With a thermostat placed on each level, some units are capable of
keeping different levels at different temperatures. The thermostat tells
the dampers to shut or open accordingly, and when the temperature
called for is met, they close and run on low power mode. An added
advantage to the variable speed motors is the conversion of an AC
electrical current to DC. This conversion of energy makes the unit
considerably more efficient, and cost-effective.
Thermostats dictate the comfort of the home. Having a functioning thermostat and one that best fits your needs is important to have the highest level of comfort possible. We have a wide range of thermostats to choose from. Come check out our selection of Thermostats ! We at HVAC Parts Shop hope to serve you soon! Give us a call at (866) 215-3831!