A thermostat isn’t a terribly mysterious piece of equipment, yet myths still grow around it. Read on to learn some of the myths and the truth about your Lake Nona, FL, thermostat.
1. It Doesn’t Matter Where You Put the Thermostat
This is false, for the right placement of the thermostat is crucial to its right functioning. Placing it near drafts or in places that are too hot and humid causes it to misread the actual temperature of a room. This can cause your HVAC system to cycle on and off frequently and cost you money.
2. High or Low Settings to Reach a Preferred Temperature Faster
Another myth is if you set the thermostat very high to heat a room or very low to cool it you’ll achieve your desired temperature faster. This is false because the components of the HVAC system produce heat or cooling at a certain rate. Setting the thermostat too high or too low wastes energy and risks making your home uncomfortable.
3. Setting the Thermostat While You’re Away Doesn’t Save Money
Another myth is that setting the thermostat to maintain a certain temperature while you’re on vacation or even at night while you sleep doesn’t save you money. It does save money because the amount of energy, and the amount you pay for it, depends on the disparity between the temperature in your home and the temperature outdoors. The smaller the disparity is, the less energy the system uses and the less you’ll pay for your utility bill.
4. Programmable Thermostats Automatically Save Money
Programmable thermostats can save money, but only if you use them the right way. Cranking a programmable thermostat up to 90 degrees on a cold day is not going to save you money no matter how state-of-the-art the thermostat is. Adjusting it to a much lower temperature and keeping it there for most of the day probably will.
The NATE-certified heating and air conditioning specialists at Osceola Air are proud to serve our customers since 2014. Among their other skills, our technicians are experts in installing and servicing thermostats. Call Osceola Air today if you’re interested in state-of-the-art thermostats to comfortably heat or cool your home.