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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Digital or programmable thermostats
What is the difference between them
- Do you want precise control over you indoor temperatures?
- With the strides made in micro processors it was
inevitable that it would make its way into the controls of our household air
conditioning and heating units. We now have a wide array of new ways to
control our indoor comfort. There are two types of the new electronic
style thermostats that we highly recommend: digital and digital programmable.
- The difference in these two is substantial. A standard
digital thermostat works just like your old one, except with a much more
precise electronic sensor for temperature control.
- The programmable type uses the same electronic
temperature sensor and then adds the ability to turn your air conditioning
system on at any time of the day that you want.
- A basic digital thermostat uses a micro sensor for
precise temperature control that eliminates those highs and lows that your old
mercury bulb
thermostat has. The benefits of this are better temperature and humidity
control for greater home comfort.
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 A programmable thermostat uses the same precise
temperature control and adds the ability to turn the equipment on and off at
pre-set times to heat and cool our home only when we need it. These controls
can be set to turn on your air-conditioning system 15 minutes before you get
home from work to have the house at just the right temperature when we walk in
the door.
- We have tried and tested many different brands an types
of Electronic thermostats. There are some on the market that are less than
perfect. Don't make the mistake of buying one of the "DO IT YOUR SELF"
thermostats at your local home supply. There are many things that can go wrong
when installed improperly.
SOME QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE BUYING AN ELECTRONIC STYLE THERMOSTAT.
- Do I want programmable or just digital?
- Is my system a Heat Pump or a Straight Cool
- Should I get an auto-changeover?
Thermostat Definitions
Auto-changeover
Auto-changeover thermostats automatically switch from
heating to cooling as needed.
Calibration
The relationship of the thermostat display and the actual room temperature.
Cut-in Point
The temperature at which the thermostat calls for system
operation.
Cut-out Point
The temperature at which the thermostat stops calling for
heating or cooling.
Cycle Rate
The number of times per hour that the heating equipment is cycled on at half
load conditions.
Droop
An indoor temperature control condition where the room
remains below the thermostat setting. This control occurs in mild cooling
conditions and is caused by the cooling anticipator resistor which provides a
false heat source for the thermostat to maintain relative humidity control.
Heat
Anticipator
(Sometimes called a Preheat Resistor.) A bias heater that
shuts off the thermostat before the room reaches the thermostat setting.
Manual
or Mechanical Differential
The difference (Degrees F) between cut-in and cut-out
temperature with NO electrical load connected to the
thermostat.
Operating Differential
The difference between
cut-in and cut-out when
the
thermostat is operating equipment differential is less than mechanical
differential.
Range
Minimum to
maximum temperature scale shown on thermostat.
Set Point
The
temperature at which the thermostat indicator is set.
For More Information Contact:
A-Plus Heating & Air
1624 U.S. 41 S. Ruskin Fl. 33570
Tel: 813-634-8679
FAX: 813-641-8079
Internet:
ssciuga@tampabay.rr.com
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