How to Test a Programmable Thermostat
Programmable thermostats help significantly with energy savings. The reason for this is because they have the ability to automatically turn the thermostat setting up or down depending on a set "schedule" that is programmed by the user. If you work all day, there is no need to keep your home heated to the same setting you use when you are home. By programming the thermostat, it can automatically set the temperature down, and then if you desire it can turn the temperature back up 30 minutes before you come home. You will then be coming home to a nice warm house. Before leaving your house though, it is important to test your programmable thermostat to make sure it works effectively. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Read the thermostat operation manual thoroughly to understand how your specific thermostat works. Each thermostat has slightly different methods of programming and operation.
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Program the thermostat to your desired settings. Run the program by pushing the appropriate button on the thermostat.
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Look to see that the thermostat is maintaining the appropriate temperature. It should be maintaining whatever temperature is defined for your current time slot.
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Wait for the next program setting to kick in. This will be defined by the time you set it in your thermostat's program.
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Verify that the temperature setting changed appropriately and the thermostat is maintaining the new temperature.
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Tips & Warnings
Test your thermostat at least every 90 days. This will ensure that things are operating correctly.
When you test your thermostat it is a good time to change your furnace's filter. This will help your system maintain the highest energy efficiency that's possible.
Failure to periodically check your programmable thermostat to make sure the program is working correctly could result in your furnace not running when it is supposed to. This could lead to a significant temperature drop in your house and depending on your location, water pipes could freeze.
