{"id":910,"date":"2023-04-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=910"},"modified":"2023-04-10T07:28:42","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T14:28:42","slug":"is-your-thermostat-to-blame-for-ac-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/thermostats\/is-your-thermostat-to-blame-for-ac-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Thermostat to Blame for AC Issues?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When the hot weather hits our area, no one wants to have to do without their air conditioner for even a few hours. When your AC isn\u2019t running like you expect it to, it can cause a feeling of panic as you wonder what\u2019s going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the problem isn\u2019t with your AC but is instead with your thermostat. Although it\u2019s rare that the issue originates with the thermostat itself, something could be interrupting its performance, leading to disruptions in communication between the thermostat and your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many homeowners upgrading to smart thermostats, some of these things can occur as people grapple with the learning curve. If you suspect that the cooling of your home is due to needing thermostat repair,<\/a> we\u2019re here to help. In the meantime, here are some troubleshooting tips to see if it\u2019s something you can handle yourself. If you check all of this to no avail, then give us a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is your thermostat in \u201cfan only\u201d mode?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is an easy thing to check. Sometimes your thermostat can get set to \u201cfan only\u201d mode. Check to see if your thermostat says \u201cfan only\u201d on the display screen. If so, it means that the fan in the blower unit is on but that it\u2019s not set to cooling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did a pre-programmed setting cause the thermostat to switch itself off?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart thermostats are all about learning your cooling preferences. It has a bit of a learning curve as it tries to figure out the \u201csmartest\u201d way to keep your home at your desired temperatures and to do so when it thinks you\u2019re at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some thermostats have the ability to temporarily suspend pre-programmed settings if it thinks no one is at home. This is convenient when you\u2019re not actually home and forget to turn the thermostat off. To get around this, switch the thermostat from automatic to manual mode. You\u2019ll need to adjust the temperature manually, but this is a good temporary fix to see if it\u2019s causing the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was your thermostat installed in a poor location in your home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your thermostat might not be able to get an accurate reading of your home\u2019s temperature if it was installed in an area of your home that is unusually cool or warm (for example, if it\u2019s too close to the kitchen). This can cause the temperature to fluctuate dramatically and short cycling of the system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Was your smart thermostat installed by yourself or a professional?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smart thermostat installation is trickier than the YouTube tutorials would have you believe. If there\u2019s a mismatch between the thermostat you chose and your HVAC system, there\u2019s a strong chance that they\u2019re not communicating as they should. Always leave smart thermostat installation to the pros. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your thermostat miscalibrated?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A thermostat can develop a miscalibration of several degrees, resulting in the AC staying on too long or not running long enough. If you notice your AC isn\u2019t reaching the temperature targets you set on the thermostat, we recommend calling us to check if the thermostat needs recalibration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to the team at Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a> to discuss your AC\u2019s performance! Your comfort is our business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Although it\u2019s rare that the issue originates with the thermostat itself, something could be interrupting its performance, leading to disruptions in communication between the thermostat and your air conditioner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[88],"tags":[87,126,62],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/910"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=910"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/910\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":911,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/910\/revisions\/911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=910"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=910"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=910"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}