Thermostat placement is critical to ensure accurate readings and balanced temperatures across your home in San Angelo. If you’re thinking about installing a new smart thermostat or aren’t happy with your comfort levels, here are a few things to consider before you call a company that offers HVAC services.
Golden Rules for Thermostat Placement
Ideally, your thermostat should be positioned on an interior wall close to the center of your home and about 52 to 60 inches above the floor. While thermostats should not be installed near HVAC vents, they can be placed close to the return duct. This ensures that readings accurately reflect conditions across the building.
Improper positioning can result in ghost readings caused by direct sunlight, drafts and heat-generating lights or appliances. It’s best to avoid installing a thermostat in such areas since rapidly changing conditions may create false readings that trick the thermostat into calling for more heating or cooling than is needed. Even if you have a two-story home, your thermostat should still be installed in a central first-floor location unless you have multiple heating and cooling zones.
Reasons to Move Your Smart Thermostat
If your thermostat is affected by ghost readings or if it’s located in an inconvenient location that interferes with your décor or home improvement plans, ask your Bowles Heating and Cooling contractor if it can be moved. Another option is to install a smart thermostat equipped with remote temperature sensors. These units can tell which rooms are occupied or let you switch between sensors at different times of the day. They can also interact with motorized dampers in your ductwork to support home zoning, which can increase your comfort and reduce your energy use.
Whether you’re thinking about installing a new smart thermostat or want to address temperature imbalances in your home, call us today to learn more about your options. You can find additional information about our HVAC services and range of energy-saving products online.
