Wondering if you should get a new thermostat for the new year? This part of your HVAC system plays a big role in ensuring your Wichita home stays cool or warm as needed. But it’s not always easy to tell if it’s time to replace it.

Top Signs That Its Time To Replace Your Thermostat with Comfort Systems

If yours isn’t working right — or getting old and unreliable — getting a brand new one is a smart choice to make. We’ll go over several signs that mean it’s time to switch to a new thermostat!

Why Replace It?

First, let’s take a closer look at why this piece of equipment is so important for heating and cooling your home. Having a fully functioning thermostat helps for all of the following reasons:

  • Detects interior temperature and sends signals to your HVAC system to turn on and off
  • Helps reduce strain on your heating and cooling equipment
  • Lowers the risk of damage
  • Decreases energy consumption

When yours isn’t working properly, it can cost you in terms of repairs and energy bills! You should replace it with a new one if you have any of the following signs.

Shows the Wrong Temperature

Are you seeing temps displayed that seem off? You can always check with a room thermometer to see how accurate your thermostat is. If it’s showing temperatures that are a few or more degrees higher or lower than the actual temp, it might have bad sensors.

HVAC Keeps Short Cycling

How often does your heating or cooling system run? If it seems to be running often in short cycles, your thermostat could be the reason. Our experts at Comfort Systems can check to see what’s causing this to happen. We can replace your thermostat if needed — or make other repairs to stop these quick cycles from occurring.

Doesn’t Respond to Setting Adjustments

What happens when you change the setting? If your thermostat doesn’t come on as it should, this may indicate that it’s time for a replacement. It should turn on or off as needed, depending on what you change the settings to.

Nearing the End of Its Lifespan

How old is your thermostat? Many last for about a decade or so before they start malfunctioning or showing signs of wear and tear. If yours is an older model, replace it with a new one for better energy efficiency and dependable functioning.

Shifts Temperature On Its Own

Here’s the opposite of having your thermostat not respond to adjustments. If yours changes settings on its own, it’s not working right — unless you have a smart one that’s learning to adjust to your household’s energy usage habits. Plan on getting a new thermostat if you have a non-smart model that switches settings itself.

Energy Bills Are Unusually High

Paying more for heating or cooling your Wichita home? Your thermostat might be the problem! When it’s not working right, this can cause your HVAC system to cycle on and off more or run constantly. Changing to a new model helps boost your energy efficiency — reducing your energy bills.

Shows a Blank Screen

Does your thermostat show nothing on its display, even with new batteries? Wiring or other damage inside can cause this to happen. You might try to reset it to see if that fixes the issue. But if not, then you’ll need to have your thermostat replaced.

HVAC Constantly Runs

Is your heating system or AC always running? Faulty sensors in a thermostat mean that it can’t communicate with your HVAC equipment right. That can lead to your system turning on and staying on — causing wear and tear and higher energy bills.

Explore Thermostat Options for Your Wichita Home!

Ready to shop for a new thermostat? Comfort Systems is here to help! Our HVAC pros can help you choose the best kind for your home — and install it for you.

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