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Are you considering moving your thermostat? It could be a blessing or a curse depending on how you go about it. Here's a quick guide to moving a thermostat to help you avoid making costly mistakes.
Why Consider Moving a Thermostat?
You may want to move a thermostat because its functional design detracts from the room's beauty. You could also move the thermostat because of heating and cooling problems resulting from the device's current location. Poor locations for thermostats that could cause problems like uneven heating and cooling, a short-cycling HVAC system, and high utility bills include:
Near windows or doors
In direct sunlight
On exterior walls
Kitchen
Rarely used rooms
Above your air vents or HVAC system
How to Move the Thermostat
When moving a thermostat, remember it should be centrally located on an interior wall of a frequently used room. Replacing your old thermostat or moving the current one to an adjacent wall can be a DIY project because it doesn't require rewiring the thermostat. Here are the steps to follow:
Shut off the power to the HVAC system.
Take out the interface from the thermostat's back panel.
Disconnect the cables slowly.
Take out the back panel.
If you're replacing the thermostat:
Install the new panel.
Reconnect the cables to the new thermostat interface, ensuring you connect the wires to the right ports.
If you're moving the thermostat to an adjacent surface:
Drill a hole in that adjacent wall before installing the new back panel.
Pull the wires with a wire-fishing tool through the new hole.
Connect the thermostat interface.
If you're moving your thermostat to a new room that's far from the current location and cables, you would need some advanced wiring knowledge to install the thermostat yourself. You're also likely to find installing a wireless thermostat challenging because you'll have to install a sensor correctly on your HVAC unit. It's best to leave such tasks to an HVAC professional.
Correct thermostat placement will help you achieve optimum home comfort and efficiency. If you need help moving a thermostat in the Broken Arrow area, contact the HVAC experts at Air Assurance.