THERMOSTAT TO BLAME FOR AC’S SUBPAR COOLING?

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THERMOSTAT TO BLAME FOR ACS SUBPAR COOLING?
Swan Heating Air Conditioning, Inc.
599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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• Homeowners are often quick to blame their air
  conditioner if their home is not cool enough in
  the summer or if the temperature throughout the
  house is uneven. In fact, the root of the problem
  may be the AC thermostat. Although your air
  conditioner thermostat may be small, thermostat
  problems have a significant effect on the
  performance of your air conditioner and the
  overall comfort of your home.

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THERMOSTAT PROBLEMS LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
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599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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• Where you choose to have your thermostat
  installed can make all the difference in how well
  it functions and maintains the temperature in
  your home. At Swan Heating Air Conditioning, we
  do not recommend installing a thermostat on an
  exterior window, in direct sunlight, or next to a
  window or door. These areas are prone to
  temperature fluctuations that can cause the
  thermostat to register temperatures incorrectly,
  which can result in uneven cooling.

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599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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AC THERMOSTAT NOT WORKING LACK OF MAINTENANCE
Just like any other part of your HVAC system,
your thermostat needs a little maintenance from
time to time. Dirt and dust can accumulate inside
your thermostat, which can interfere with its
ability to sense temperatures and adjust
appropriately. As part of our multi-point AC
tune-up package, we will check, clean, and
calibrate your thermostat to ensure optimal
performance.
INACCURATE AC THERMOSTAT SETTINGS
Before you call a repair service, you should
always double check the settings on your
thermostat to make sure that they have not been
reset by another family member or changed by
accident. The thermostat should be set to the
cooling mode, and the fan should be in the auto
and not the on position.
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SIGNS THAT IT IS TIME TO REPLACE YOUR THERMOSTAT
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599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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• There are circumstances where we recommend that
  homeowners invest in a new thermostat to improve
  the comfort of their home and better regulate
  their energy usage.
• If you still have a manual thermostat, you should
  consider upgrading even if it still seems to
  work. These old-fashioned thermostats lack
  precision. It is not uncommon for the temperature
  in the home to be five degrees above or below the
  set temperature. Digital and programmable models
  are more precise and give you the option of
  adjusting the temperature when you are not home
  so that you can reduce energy costs without
  sacrificing your familys comfort.
• Over time, a thermostat may lose the ability to
  register temperatures correctly. This can cause
  your HVAC system to short-cycle or cut off
  prematurely resulting in inadequate, uneven
  cooling, or no power to your AC thermostat. If
  you notice your AC cycling on and off frequently,
  you should contact an HVAC professional to
  determine if this is caused by a faulty
  thermostat or another issue.

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING A NEW AIR CONDITIONER THERMOSTAT
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Not all thermostats are compatible with all HVAC
systems. The following steps will help you find
the best thermostat for your home.
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Determine the type of HVAC system that you have
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599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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• Single-stage systems are the most common. These
  units offer only one level of heating and
  cooling. The unit runs at full force regardless
  of the temperature setting.
• Multi-stage HVAC systems offer multiple output
  levels for more precise temperature control. The
  lower intensity setting is sufficient for most
  cooling needs. The fact that it runs for a longer
  period and maintains a more consistent average
  temperature lowers energy costs.
• A heat pump is a single system that controls both
  heating and cooling without the need for a
  separate furnace and air conditioner.

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Determine the features you want for your home AC
thermostat
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599 W. 66th St. Loveland, CO 80538
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• Mechanical thermostats use bimetallic or mercury
  switches. They come with a limited range of
  settings and cannot be programmed. Most
  homeowners today prefer the precision and
  flexibility of digital or programmable
  thermostats however, a mechanical thermostat is
  certainly still functional and may be sufficient
  for vacation homes and other situations where
  precise temperature control is not a significant
  factor.
• Digital thermostats have easy-to-read digital
  controls similar to an alarm clock, which makes
  them very user-friendly. They use electronic
  temperature sensors, which provides for more
  accurate temperature control than a standard
  mechanical thermostat.
• Programmable thermostats are the latest
  generation of thermostat technology, and they are
  gaining in popularity because they provide the
  user with the most control over their home
  comfort options. The fact that the temperature
  can be automatically adjusted based on the time
  of day or the day of the week provides for
  maximum comfort and efficiency. Most programmable
  thermostats come with a digital or touch screen
  display, and some even allow the user to adjust
  settings remotely from a tablet or cell phone.
• If you are looking to upgrade your current
  thermostat, Swan can help. We carry and install
  mechanical, digital, and programmable thermostats
  from leading manufacturers. Our HVAC experts can
  help you find a thermostat that is compatible
  with your current HVAC system and that offers the
  right combination of features. Call today for
  more information.

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