Thermostat
The thermostat controls your home’s heating
and cooling system and allows you to maintain
your desired temperature. Keep in mind
the thermostat keeps your home at an even
temperature but individual rooms may be
cooler or warmer.
Care and maintenance
The following are tips for maintaining
the thermostat.
Maintaining a comfortable
temperature
Set the thermostat at a comfortable
temperature. Recommended temperatures
are 78 degrees for cooling and 70 degrees
for heating.
Avoid wasting energy and maximize
energy efficiency by maintaining constant
thermostat settings.
Run the furnace’s recirculating fan to minimize
temperature variations within the home. In
general, the farther from the ground the floors
are, the warmer that level of the home will be.
HOME TIP: Check your thermostat
for controls that allow you to choose
whether to use the cooling system or
the heating system.
CAUTION: Avoid overheating your
home, especially during the first year.
Too much can cause more shrinkage
than normal in the framing lumber,
resulting in cosmetic damage.
Do you need service?
Your heating and cooling system should
be capable of producing an indoor air
temperature of 78 degrees for cooling and
70 degrees for heating, according to the
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating,
and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
When the outdoor air temperature is higher
than 95 degrees, the inside of your home
should be at least 15 degrees cooler.
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