Is Your Thermostat In The Best Location?

Thermostat location is always a difficult choice. You cannot have it to close to an opening like a door to the outside because every time you open and close the door the thermostat will be activated when actually not necessary.

Usually a location somewhat close to a cold air return is good. That is because on a properly designed system the sample at the return air will be a combination of all outlets but remember we do not live in a perfect world.

If you really have to control the temperature very closely I suggest you spend the extra money to have temp sensors installed in all areas then let the computer in the thermostat make a judgment call as to when and how to activate the system for proper comfort.

Several companies make that style thermostat system.  One company, Ventstar has a great system for this purpose and it is designed to work with there remote control thermostats. Another company called the Comfort Call system allows you to call on a regular phone or cell phone to adjust the temperature by remote control. I find it very useful and a great accessory for the times when I am going back home from a trip or vacation.  You can call the house from a remote location and start the cooling process so when you arrive home it is just perfect.

A single thermostat should not be expected to control your temp within 2 degrees in all the rooms on the same or multi-level floors.

If you expect that of a single thermostat, I think you are asking a bit much from your system. Now if you spent the extra bucks and have a remote computer controlled system done on your house by an HVAC engineer you should be able to get very close to your wishes.

Sorry to say that costs a bit extra and the fancy kitchen cabinets or some other item you wanted burned up any extra money that was left. This is the normal situation in any house whether track or custom it makes no difference more money is spent on items you can see and not the HVAC system that is not eye-candy.  But a proper HVAC system will save you money and keep you comfortable.

Need help with your AC system?  Call Aaron’s Mechanical Services at 623-388-4436 to see how we can help.

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