Worst Spots to Install a New Smart Thermostat in Wellington, FL

The power and versatility of smart thermostats might lead you to think that, once you have one, you’ll be immediately set to enjoy a cool summer in Wellington, FL. However, it matters where you decide to place one of these devices. The following are three of the worst spots to install your new smart thermostat:

Across From a Window

With the summer sun beaming through your windows, the last thing you’d want is for your thermostat to stand in the path of those rays. If that happens, sunlight will warm the immediate area around your thermostat and lead it to think that your home is warmer than the actual temperature. Consequently, the device will force your AC system to work harder and longer to cool your house than necessary.

In Your Kitchen

When you spend time in your kitchen cooking, the heat from your stove radiates around and increases the surrounding temperature. Keeping a thermostat here would give misleading information about the overall temperature in your home and cause it to excessively overwork your air conditioner.

Near Your Vents

Since your air conditioner uses your vents to distribute cool air through your home, the area directly around and in front of your vents or registers will always be at least slightly cooler than all the other areas in your home. This will cause your thermostat to think that your home is colder than it really is, and your thermostat will tell your AC system to work less. As a result, you’ll contend with the unpleasant effects of the sweltering heat of summer.

Although you now know what the bad locations are for a smart thermostat, you might still wonder which places are optimal for an installation. Our team of HVAC service technicians will happily help with making such a determination to facilitate maximum comfort in your home. Call Lowen Air Conditioning to ask for our thermostat services today.

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