The thermostat in your Acworth, GA, home communicates with your HVAC system to keep your home comfortable and safe regardless of what season we’re in. Many homeowners don’t realize that the placement it is important to how efficiently your HVAC system works. Let’s discuss some factors to consider regarding the thermostat location.

Direct Sunlight

If the location of your thermostat is somewhere that sees a lot of direct sunlight, this can dramatically affect when your HVAC equipment will run. In the winter months, direct sunlight can result in it communicating to your furnace that your home is warm, even if that’s only true in that one specific area.

In the summer, direct sunlight can cause your cooling equipment to run more often than necessary. This causes a spike in energy consumption and can shorten the life expectancy of your equipment.

Frequent Shifts in Temperature

Several specific areas of the home tend to shift in temperature more often than others. For instance, your kitchen heats up when you cook, and bathrooms heat up when someone showers or bathes.

Your laundry room may also heat up when your washer and dryer are running. These are not ideal locations for a thermostat, as they may throw off its temperature readings.

Exterior Walls

The exterior walls of your home come into close contact with the heat (or lack of it) outside. Because of this, they may be a different temperature than the rest of your residence. Ideally, the location of your thermostat should be on an interior wall towards the center of your home.

Whether you need to move your thermostat or need help with your HVAC system, contact our team at E. Smith Heating & Air Conditioning. We can also help diagnose thermostat issues, calibrate it and help you upgrade to a smart thermostat.

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