Not too long ago, I had the old fashioned type of thermostat where you turn the dial to adjust the temperature. You never really knew exactly what the temperature was or what you had it set on, either. The marks were so tiny and each one represented 10 degrees, so it was impossible to set ...
It is necessary to adjust hot water heater settings periodically throughout the year. Water coming into the tank is colder during the winter. When adjusting hot water heater settings it is important not to adjust the temperature too high as this can cause scalding. At the same time, avoid setting the temperature too low and ...
Fixing your home’s thermostat on your own can help you save money on expensive repair bills. Many times, a heating or air conditioning problem is caused by the thermostat, not a faulty unit. Here are a few tips on troubleshooting and repairing your thermostat at home. Fixing your thermostat: Heat or air conditioning will not ...
Brrrrrr! For those of us lucky enough to live in the Midwest and Northeast, our much beloved winter is back and ’tis the season for sledding, snow angels, snow forts, snowmen, and snowball fights. After participating is such riveting activities, nothing beats coming into a warm, toasty house for hot chocolate by the fireplace. But ...
You have two good reasons for installing a new home thermostat. The first is that the old one has simply stopped doing its job. A second reason is to save money on heating and cooling. A mechanical thermostat is easy to use and install, but it may not be the most efficient choice for your ...
The Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat is a touch screen thermostat with online capabilities using the SkyPort Wi-Fi Key so you can adjust your homes heating and cooling from anywhere you can get cellphone or internet service. Ease of Use, Performance: 3/5 Look & Feel: 3/5 Features 4/5 How much I enjoy 4/5 Total: 3.5/5 Stars The ...
So, need a new thermostat for your home’s heating and cooling system or just want to upgrade to a programmable thermostat? No problem, you can do it. Step 1. Turn off the juice. Every furnace, air handler and boiler supply low voltage power to your thermostat. You must shut off the power to your system ...
If you turn down the refrigerator to a cooler temperature, but you don’t hear the refrigerator click on, you may need to replace your refrigerator thermostat. A refrigerator thermostat may be difficult to locate and expose, but once you’ve found it, a thermostat is easily replaced. While most refrigerator thermostats are around a hundred dollars, ...
Replacing a five wire thermostat for your gas/electric heat and AC system with a new digital thermostat or a standard thermostat can be a relatively simple task when given the proper instructions, and by doing it yourself you can save enough money on technician fees to buy a higher quality thermostat than what you may ...
When the outside temperature dips, it’s a good idea to check your thermostat to make sure it’s in working order. If it isn’t, you must replace it before winter is in full force. Most property owners become anxious when they need to figure out how to replace a home thermostat. Doing repair work around electricity ...
