Signs You Need to Replace Your Thermostat
If a home’s thermostat malfunctions, it can quickly create an uncomfortable situation. It can prevent the air conditioner or heater from turning on when needed, leaving the house too warm or cold. It can also cause the system to keep running, even when the ideal temperature is met, causing utility bills to skyrocket.
To avoid these problems, homeowners need to recognize the signs that they need a thermostat replacement. Some symptoms to watch for can include increasing utility bills, incorrect temperature readings, and if the unit is short cycling.
Higher Energy Bills
If a homeowner starts to notice high energy bills, it can indicate they have a broken thermostat.
A malfunctioning thermostat can cause higher than usual energy bills by:
- Misreading the temperature displayed on a thermostat. This can cause the HVAC system to keep running, resulting in more energy being used than is needed. It can also prevent it from turning on.
- Getting stuck in the “on” position makes the air conditioner run continuously.
- Failing to respond quickly to temperature changes, leads family members to keep adjusting the temperature and causing the system to overwork.
- Failing to follow the programmed settings on a smart thermostat, causes the HVAC to run at the wrong times.
Incorrect Temperature Readings
Homeowners should also pay attention to if the thermostat displays the correct reading. If it starts to show a temperature that doesn’t seem to align with the actual temperature in the room, it can indicate the thermostat is failing.
Some broken thermostat symptoms households should watch for include:
- Large differences between the displayed temperature on the thermostat and the actual temperature in the house or room.
- Not reaching the temperature setting, even when the AC system or heater keeps running.
- Sudden temperature changes in a home due to the air conditioner or heater running more or less than usual.
- Having the HVAC system turn on and off quickly, without reaching the temperature setting.
- Issues with the thermostat’s buttons or screen, causing it to be unresponsive.
Short Cycling
If an HVAC system turns on and off again quickly without reaching the desired temperature, it can indicate the air conditioner or heater is short-cycling. This can happen due to a malfunctioning thermostat.
Failing thermostats can lead to short cycling due to:
- Broken sensors that cannot detect the temperature.
- Poor connections or faulty wiring between the thermostat and the heating or cooling system.
- Malfunctioning components prevent the thermostat from accurately controlling the heating and cooling cycles, causing it to turn on and off unexpectedly.
- Compatibility issues between the thermostat and the HVAC system.
- A dirty thermostat is filled with dust and debris that prevents the device from working correctly.
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