{"id":846,"date":"2021-06-28T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/?p=846"},"modified":"2021-06-28T11:12:45","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T15:12:45","slug":"how-thermostat-changes-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-thermostat-changes-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Thermostat Changes Your AC System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Homes_and_House_iStock_000041107426_Full_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"portrait of Hands of woman holding white paper house\" class=\"wp-image-826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Homes_and_House_iStock_000041107426_Full_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Homes_and_House_iStock_000041107426_Full_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Homes_and_House_iStock_000041107426_Full_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home\u2019s thermostat is a simple part of your air\nconditioning system, but it\u2019s one of the most important parts. A new thermostat\nis something that can change the way that your air conditioner functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look over to the wall that your thermostat is on. Is your thermostat an older slider model? If there\u2019s no digital face on it that you can easily calibrate then we\u2019d bet that you\u2019re not getting precise calculations. You\u2019re due for an upgrade and we\u2019re going to walk you through your options today. We specialize in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-repair-riverside\" target=\"_blank\">air conditioning repair in Riverside, CA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Your Thermostat Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your thermostat obviously monitors the temperature within\nyour home. The most important part of this job is when your thermostat signals\nyour HVAC system to turn on or off. If you don\u2019t have a thermostat that\u2019s up to\ndate, it\u2019s never going to be able to precisely calibrate your home\u2019s internal\ntemperature. If you have a dated thermostat, then you\u2019re definitely not getting\nprecise calculations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019re a Few Degrees?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the question we hear the most often when we get pushback about precise calculations from a thermostat. A few degrees make a huge difference. It\u2019s typically a problem that snowballs with time. First, you\u2019re just compensating for your thermostat&#8217;s inability to read the precise room temperatures. Over time, you\u2019ll start to wonder if your thermostat is even reading the temperatures in your home. Don\u2019t let the inaccuracy build over time. Handling the problem now and even considering an upgrade helps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upgrades You Should Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two main upgrades that you should consider. The main choice you need to make is between a Wi-Fi and a smart thermostat. We\u2019ll give you the rundown of both to make sure that you understand the benefits of the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wi-Fi Thermostats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wi-Fi thermostats are great because they take the ease of\nuse of a digital thermostat and upgrade it with Wi-Fi features. Are you wondering\nwhy a Wi-Fi thermostat would even be of benefit to you? It\u2019s because Wi-Fi\nthermostats are able to be programmed from anywhere in the world. The days of\nforgetting to turn off your AC before you leave the house are over\u2014now you can\nturn it off from your phone. You can even start cooling before you arrive home\nfor the day as well. If you\u2019re looking for a simple upgrade that will really\nhelp you, this is the perfect thermostat for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smart Thermostats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart thermostats are like Wi-Fi thermostats, but they take\nthings a step further. Smart thermostats are great because they learn how you\nlike to heat or cool your home. Over time, they can even start to suggest ways\nthat you can improve your overall HVAC controls. Smart thermostats are smart\nand they work to save you money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are more and more models on the market now than ever before. If you\u2019re having trouble choosing between models, we can be the ones to help you make the right decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact RKM Heating and Air Conditioning to <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">schedule an appointment<\/a> with our team members. Done Right, Priced Right.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everything can change with the right thermostat. 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