Would a Calgary HVAC Require Thermostat Replacement?

A Calgary HVAC has a thermostat which plays a vital role in the heating and cooling system of your home. But when should you replace it? Let us help you answer that question by giving you some things to think about.

Wear and Tear

As your heating and air conditioning system ages, it’s quite possible for the thermostat that controls your new furnace and air conditioning system in your house to experience faults.

If this is the case, then the answer to the question above is easy. You want toreplace it as quickly as you can to bring your HVAC system back into optimal operation.

Upgrade

Thermostat technology has come a long way since those old round dial models common throughout older homes. The older mercury bulb thermostats can go out of calibration over time.

They can lose their temperature sensitivity which would lead to uneven temperatures throughout your home.  When this occurs you may find yourself experiencing hot & cold spots or your comfort system may not turn on or off when you think it should.

While these old thermostats may still function, there are many compelling reasons to replace it with a more recent model.

• Are you looking to lower your energy bills?
• Do you want detailed information about the status of your heating and air conditioning system?
• Would you like to have one area of your home set to a different temperature than another area?
• Would you like to have your humidistat work in conjunction with your thermostat?

By replacing your thermostat, you can have access to all of these and more!

Lower Bills

Switching from a manual thermostat to a newer and programmable thermostat is a great way to cut back on your utility bills.

By maintaining the proper settings, it’s possible to cut your costs from 5% to 15%. This potential savings is often enough to pay for the cost and installation of the new thermostat!

Automatic

Most of the older thermostat models were capable of one temperature setting – which you would have to adjust manually to your desired setting throughout the day.

Programmable thermostats have been designed to do this for you.  You can set them so they automatically adjust when you wake up in the morning and when you go to sleep at night so that you have the perfect temperature for your home. You will never again have to get out of bed because of forgetting to turn the thermostat down!

Information

Your old thermostat can only tell you what the temperature is in your home.

Many of the newest models available have the ability to give you important information: they are able to give simple warnings such as it’s time to change your filter or if there is a HVAC system alarm that would require a qualified technician to take a look at it.

Some models include the ability to remote access your thermostat by installing an application on your smartphone.  With this technology, you can monitor the temperature of your home while you are at work or on vacation.  Another advantage is that the system can be set up to send you alerts if something has gone wrong: for example, if your home gets too cold during the winter there is the potential for pipes to begin freezing.

Touchscreen

A touchscreen thermostat is easy to set up and use.

It allows you to be more precise in your temperature setting and they are more modern looking than the older models with the plastic dials. Additionally, they are much easier to use and can allow you to be much more accurate in adjusting your desired set point.

Zoning

A zoning system within your home establishes different temperatures for different areas.

This is one of the best ways to reduce hot and cold spots and allows you to focus your HVAC system’s energy consumption on the parts of your home that you occupy most often. If this is something you’re interested in, contact us and we will be happy to explain the different models that are available to you.

Is it time to Change? 

We hope we’ve answered the question of Is It Time to Change?

At Distinct Heating & Cooling, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of home comfort systems in Calgary and the surrounding area! We offer efficient, reliable and cost effective solutions for your new furnace in Calgary and air conditioning needs.

Give us a call today and we can discuss which option is best for you!