Your HVAC thermostat is the brain of your home’s heating and cooling system. Just like the rest of the system, it’ll wear out and need replacing at some point. Discover the signs that indicate it’s time to replace your HVAC thermostat in Charlotte, NC, today.
Your HVAC Thermostat is Ancient
The average thermostat should last about 10 years or nearly as long as your air conditioner. However, with innovations in HVAC thermostat technology and extra features, many people want to replace it more quickly. If your thermostat is more than 10 years old, it’s time to replace it to make sure it continues registering your home’s temperature correctly.
System Fails to Initiate or Shut Down
There are many reasons your system may not initiate or shut down correctly. One of the easier HVAC repairs is when your thermostat isn’t sending a signal properly. This could be a problem with the actual signal or with how the thermostat is reading temperatures.
Significant Spike in Energy Bills
It’s a good practice to monitor your energy bills and watch for indications your HVAC system isn’t working properly. A significant spike in your energy consumption may indicate longer heating and cooling cycles. One cause for this can be a faulty thermostat.
Short-Cycling HVAC System
Pay attention to how the system runs. If it starts and then shuts down within a few minutes, it’s called short-cycling. This has several possible causes, including a poorly placed or malfunctioning thermostat.
Constantly Varying Temperatures
Newer thermostats should maintain your desired temperature fairly consistently. If your home has large temperature swings before initiating or shutting down your system, it may be because of your thermostat.
The best time to replace your thermostat is when replacing part of your current HVAC system. Call our experts at Bradham Brothers, Inc. to schedule your heating installation consultation appointment.
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