It is important that your home’s thermostat be placed in the right location if you expect efficient service. A wrongly-placed thermostat can lead to many issues that ultimately affect the overall comfort of your family as well as the amount of effort the HVAC system puts in to cool down or warm up the home. Exactly where should the thermostat be placed in your home?
The Thermostat’s Job
A thermostat is designed to read the temperature in the home and send a heating or cooling command to the HVAC system. If the thermostat is placed in an area with direct sunlight or drafts, expect inaccurate readings that cause the HVAC system to kick on or off too frequently or not enough. You should avoid placing a thermostat directly in front of a window since sunlight and wind both can cause problems.
Worst Locations to Place a Thermostat
Do not place the thermostat directly beside the furnace or air conditioner, either. Doing so can create a false reading which ultimately causes your system to work harder while creating more uncomfortable environments in your home. Avoid placing the thermostat in the hallway since there is less activity in this room than in other places in the house. With less activity, you’ll get inaccurate readings.
The Best Location for a Thermostat
To ensure accurate thermostat readings and keep your HVAC system working efficiently, place the thermostat in a central location in the house. Ideally, an interior wall in the living room away from windows is the best space for the thermostat.
Consider a Thermostat Upgrade
Technology has afforded us great things for our HVAC system and home comfort and convenience, including programmable, WiFi, and Smart thermostats. Each type of thermostat offers advantages over the standard model, most notably a reduction in energy costs.
Consider a thermostat upgrade if you want to improve accuracy. Wifi and smart thermostats are considerably more accurate than traditional thermostats and offer a variety of additional benefits.
Rice Heating and Air are a full-service HVAC Contractor headquartered in Alma, AR. The company specializes in air conditioning repair, AC installations, indoor air quality systems, heating repair, and furnace installations. Rice Heating and Air are focused on helping homeowners and businesses stay comfortable year-round. We are your comfort experts.
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