The efficiency of your gas furnace depends in no small part on your thermostat. A malfunctioning thermostat can send the wrong signals to your furnace, impairing your comfort and potentially wasting energy. Bumps, vibrations and even normal use can knock certain older types of thermostats out of calibration, so they should be inspected periodically.
Having a heating and cooling professional test your thermostat will ensure you always have a thermostat that keeps you comfortable through Lorain’s cold winters.
How an Expert Will Inspect Your Thermostat
If your thermostat has been noticeably malfunctioning, your technician will make sure it’s switched to “heating” and set at a temperature higher than room temperature. Your battery, circuit breaker and fuse will also be checked if necessary. If none of these issues are causing the problem, your technician will remove the thermostat’s cover to clean its components. Even a fine layer of dust can interfere with your device’s temperature sensing components.
Your thermostat’s location will also be considered. A thermostat placed on a cold exterior wall or one that’s exposed to direct sunlight, humidity or air currents may not work properly. In this case, your technician will relocate your thermostat.
Your technician may also need to remove the thermostat from the wall to check for corroded or loose wires, which can cause malfunctions. Finally, he will separate your thermostat from the furnace and test the furnace by itself. If the furnace still runs, you most likely need a new thermostat.
An expert technician familiar with thermostat operation can spot problems and repair them. quickly A technician can also identify problems with your furnace itself, such as a stuck internal relay that can prevent your furnace from responding to commands from the thermostat.
To get in touch with a pro who can inspect, repair or replace your gas furnace thermostat as needed, contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning in the Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin area.
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