Is It Time to Replace My Thermostat?

Your central heating system is the conductor of your home heating system, orchestrating the work of your furnace or boiler and sensing the conditions of your home to keep it at a comfortable temperature for you.

But just like any piece of home comfort equipment, your thermostat won’t last forever, and when it malfunctions or fails, your heating equipment won’t work properly either.

4 Signs You Might Need to Replace Your Thermostat

What are some of the signs that your thermostat is on the fritz? Here are four of the most common ones:

• The air isn’t warm enough – If you have a furnace and you feel cool air coming from your vents in heat mode, it could be a thermostat problem. If you have boiler, the same holds true with your radiators and baseboards: if they’re not getting warm, your thermostat could be to blame.
• Your thermostat display won’t light – If have checked your thermostat battery and its display still isn’t lit, this could be a sign that the thermostat has failed.
• Your heating system will cycle excessively – If your forced-air heating system starts and stops (“cycles”) repeatedly, it could mean your thermostat has stopped working (of course, it could mean other things, too – which is why you should contact a heating professional to take a look).
• Equipment won’t start / won’t stop running – If your heating system won’t start – or won’t stop running – your thermostat could be at the root of the problem.

If you are experiencing any of the issues above, your thermostat may need to be replaced. To find out for certain whether your thermostat is to behind your heating problems, contact us – our expert heating technicians will diagnose the issue and either repair your thermostat or suggest replacement options based on your preference and budget.

Always call a pro for thermostat replacement

It could be tempting to try to fix or replace a problem thermostat yourself, but remember: today’s thermostats are complex devices that integrate directly with your equally high-tech furnace and boiler. Just about any of the problems we mentioned above could be attributed to another cause somewhere in the heating chain – which is why it takes an experienced, trained professional to diagnose a heating problem.

Think you have a problem thermostat in your Central Maine home? Contact the pros at Murray-Heutz today to find out for sure. Our experts will assess the problem, and if you need a new thermostat we’ll make recommendations for a model that suits your system and meets your budget.