Many property owners understand the crucial role of optimal indoor air quality on the health of their families or buildings’ occupants. It reduces allergic flare-ups and the risks of respiratory conditions. It also protects household furniture and indoor elements against damage from the pollutants to which they might be exposed to. Fortunately, several appliances are available for boosting your building’s indoor air quality. Furnaces remain a popular option. They are reliable, even in extreme weather conditions. Also, they are inexpensive to install and maintain.
But before hiring a furnace replacement service for your Riverton property, it is essential to get an unbiased technician to troubleshoot any issue your existing equipment may have. One of the common furnace issues is inconsistent temperatures. This, in most cases, arises from a malfunctioning thermostat.
If thermostat repair isn’t viable, the technician will likely recommend installing a new thermostat along with the new furnace. This may be a good option because the latest models of thermostats prove energy-efficient and can help you save on frequent costly repairs. To help you make a decision, here are the available thermostat options for furnaces:
Mercury Contact Bimetallic Thermostat
This is an analog thermostat found in older homes. It comprises two metals that expand at different rates as they are heated. When one side of the metal expands, it pushes the other to a specific temperature reading. The mercury contact bimetallic thermostat is, unfortunately, non-programmable and only has heating and cooling modes. This might prove energy-inefficient and inconvenient in most properties.
Digital Thermostat
This works like the bimetallic thermostat. It, however, uses electronic controls rather than bimetallic coils to pick up temperature changes. The digital thermostat is more accurate than the mercury contact bimetallic model and often comes with large displays that are easy to read. Even so, it only has cooling and heating modes and on/off fan positions and is not automatic.
Electronic Thermostat
This works much like the electronic thermostat. But the key difference is it allows users to set temperature readings and customize the furnace’s functions to specific weeks, days, and times. Electronic thermostats will, therefore, enable you to save energy by allowing you to adjust your furnace’s temperature when no one is indoors. Some new electronic thermostats also have features that notify you when it is time for a furnace filter change.
Smart Thermostat
This is the latest programmable thermostat on the market. The smart thermostat, unlike the electronic model, allows the setting of its reading from a smartphone and other devices. You can thus set temperatures to the desired level a few minutes before you come home and switch it off altogether if no one is going to be indoors for some time. Smart thermostats are the most energy-efficient for furnaces.
Selecting the right thermostat plays a crucial role in determining your furnace’s energy efficiency and improving indoor comfort for your family or building’s occupants. Keep in mind the options mentioned above and turn to an experienced technician to make the right choice for your property.
