If you use your smart thermostat correctly, you can lessen the strain on your air conditioner, extend its lifespan, decrease your utility bills and enjoy an ideal indoor climate. However, homeowners in LaPlace, LA, who have never used these devices may inadvertently misuse them because of inexperience. Here are three AC thermostat mistakes you should avoid:
Playing With the Temperature Settings
As much as we desire to stay cool during the scorching LaPlace, LA, summer, we must urge you not to adjust your thermostat’s temperature settings dramatically. Find a temperature that works for you and stick with it. Then, program that temperature to change by only a few degrees when no one is home.
It can be tempting to raise the temperature by 10 or more degrees when everyone is away to save energy. However, having to cool the home quickly by such a margin places it under excessive stress. This misguided practice may trigger a malfunction and force you to unexpectedly schedule AC repairs.
Turning It On or Off
Don’t turn off your AC system and thermostat when you no longer need them. Repeatedly restarting the device will place unnecessary burdens on it. Instead, let the thermostat stay on and control when your AC system works.
Installing in the Wrong Spot
Ideally, your AC thermostat should be in an area that’s representative of the average temperature in your home. Otherwise, it may either turn your air conditioner on when you don’t need it or not turn it on when you do. Therefore, keep your AC thermostat away from windows and out of your kitchen.
We strongly urge you to take the time to learn how to use your smart thermostat correctly. Even innocent mistakes with it can have unpleasant consequences that affect your comfort in your LaPlace, LA, home this summer. For help on how to handle the device, call Big Chief’s A/C & Heating to ask for our AC services.
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