{"id":1501,"date":"2024-04-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/?p=1501"},"modified":"2024-10-21T15:31:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T19:31:26","slug":"is-it-your-ac-or-your-thermostat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-repair\/is-it-your-ac-or-your-thermostat\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Your AC or Your Thermostat?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With the arrival of spring, you\u2019ll be heavily relying on your Clearwater, FL air conditioning system to get you through our extended cooling system. As you use your AC system more heavily, you may find that the need for air conditioning repair crops up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, what seems like an AC system issue can sometimes be attributed to the thermostat and not the AC system itself. Let\u2019s go over 6 examples of a malfunctioning thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Malfunctioning Sensor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your thermostat has a sensor that detects temperature changes. Sometimes this sensor can fail, leading to the thermostat reading your home\u2019s temperature incorrectly. This component is also subject to the accumulation of dust, dirt, and lint which can interfere with the sensor\u2019s capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Fan Only Mode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most AC systems have a \u201cfan only\u201d mode which can be used to circulate air in your home without creating cold air. Sometimes your thermostat can inadvertently get switched to \u201cfan only\u201d mode. If the blower fan is running but your home\u2019s temperature isn\u2019t decreasing, check to see if the AC is in \u201cfan only\u201d mode. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Pre-Programmed Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to how smart thermostats operate, one of the things that might have sold you on the upgrade is the fact that they have the ability to learn your cooling preferences. As your new smart thermostat learns your preferences, there\u2019s a bit of a learning curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some thermostats can temporarily suspend pre-programmed settings when they think no one is at home. This is helpful when you\u2019re not home and forgot to change the thermostat. To get around this, switch the thermostat from automatic to manual mode. You\u2019ll need to adjust the temperature manually, but this is a good temporary fix to see if it\u2019s causing the problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. The Batteries Need Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When was the last time you checked the batteries in your thermostat? If the screen is dim or completely blank, it\u2019s time to replace the batteries with a new set. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. DIY Smart Thermostat Installation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you decide to upgrade to a Wi-Fi or smart thermostat? There\u2019s more to the successful installation of a smart thermostat than a YouTube tutorial video would have you believe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes a DIY smart thermostat installation can cause problems when there\u2019s a mismatch between the thermostat model and your AC system. If you\u2019ve recently installed a smart thermostat, are experiencing issues with your AC, and can\u2019t troubleshoot what\u2019s going on, give us a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Thermostat Miscalibration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A thermostat can develop a miscalibration of several degrees, resulting in the AC staying on too long or not running long enough. If you notice your AC isn\u2019t reaching the temperature targets you set on the thermostat, we recommend calling us to check if the thermostat needs recalibration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although thermostat issues may seem like an easy DIY fix, when troubleshooting it yourself doesn\u2019t work, give us a call for professional advice that\u2019ll restore your home\u2019s air conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Bayonet Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a> to schedule air conditioning repair in Clearwater, FL today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What seems like an AC issue can sometimes be attributed to the thermostat and not the AC system itself. Let\u2019s go over 6 examples of a malfunctioning thermostat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[39,181,62],"class_list":["post-1501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-repair","tag-ac-repair","tag-clearwater","tag-thermostats"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1501"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1501"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1583,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1501\/revisions\/1583"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bayonet-inc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}