{"id":1222,"date":"2014-07-28T12:35:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T16:35:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/?p=1222"},"modified":"2014-07-28T12:35:21","modified_gmt":"2014-07-28T16:35:21","slug":"reasons-to-upgrade-your-thermostat-in-alexandria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/blog\/thermostats\/reasons-to-upgrade-your-thermostat-in-alexandria\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons to Upgrade Your Thermostat in Alexandria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your thermostat cues your air conditioner to turn on and off, and if it malfunctions or is operating poorly, you can experience constant problems with your air conditioning. Simple things like cleaning dust and dirt from the inside of your thermostat doesn\u2019t mandate an upgrade, but if you find that you are calling for frequent repairs or are constantly fiddling with it to produce the results you want, it may be time to consider thermostat replacement in Alexandria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Upgrade?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons to consider upgrading your thermostat:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s old \u2013 older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/air-conditioning\/thermostats\" target=\"_blank\">thermostats<\/a>, particularly sliding or mercury-based models, simply aren\u2019t as precise as current digital ones. In addition, age may have worn down the components inside them, making them prone to malfunction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Better energy efficiency \u2013 not only does the precise nature of digital thermostats help reduce your use of energy, but programmable digital thermostats take things one step further by giving you the ability to program for a wide range of needs, including for those times when no one is home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Easier to use \u2013 not only are the temperature displays easier to read on digital thermostats: they have easier controls and buttons to better manage your comfort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>No need to recalibrate \u2013 digital thermostats do not have internal moving parts like older thermostats, so once your new digital thermostat is setup, you don\u2019t need to worry about recalibrating it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Types of Thermostats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a number of thermostats available, but these are ones to consider when upgrading:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Digital<\/li>\n<li>Digital programmable<\/li>\n<li>Wifi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why Hire a Professional When Upgrading?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The point of installing a new thermostat is to improve on cooling capability while also becoming more energy efficient. If your new thermostat isn\u2019t installed correctly, you won\u2019t achieve either of these things. Many things can affect the efficiency and operation of a new thermostat, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor placement<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect wiring<\/li>\n<li>Incorrect setup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can avoid these problems with the thermostat replacement in Alexandria by using a trained professional you can trust.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Think it\u2019s time for a new thermostat? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.polarbearairconditioning.com\/contact\" target=\"_blank\">Call Polar Bear Air Conditioning &amp; Heating<\/a> today and schedule an appointment with one of our thermostat installation experts.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your thermostat cues your air conditioner to turn on and off, and if it malfunctions or is operating poorly, you can experience constant problems with your air conditioning. 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