The newest programmable thermostats all have a special feature known as recovery mode. Because that name is somewhat misleading, you may get the impression that something has gone wrong once your thermostats enter Recovery Mode, even though that is usually not the case. Read on to discover what recovery mode is and why your Frisco, TX, thermostats might slip into it.
Your Thermostat Is Functioning Normally
By far the most common explanation for why your thermostat is in recovery mode is simply that it’s functioning normally. In the most general terms, if a thermostat is in recovery mode, it means that the device is adjusting the temperature in your home. There are a few additional nuances to this, however.
Digital thermostats offer you the power to control when their thermostats turn their HVAC systems on or off, thus granting more fine-grained control over the indoor climate. This typically means, however, that the thermostat will merely activate at the set time whereas temperatures will fully adjust only somewhat later.
When you buy a thermostat with a recovery mode feature, this changes. A thermostat in recovery mode is already slowly and imperceptibly manipulating your home climate so that when the preprogrammed time arrives, temperatures will already be where you want them to be. This is what recovery mode means in the vast majority of cases.
Electrical Glitches and Human Error
Among the more troubling reasons why a thermostat might enter recovery mode, a common one is the presence of some kind of electrical glitch. For example, there may be an issue with your electrical wiring, or your HVAC system may be tripping or overwhelming your circuit breaker. This can scramble your thermostat settings when the device turns on again.
The final possibility is human error. Programmable thermostats have many settings. At some point, you may have accidentally hit a button and altered the settings.
What Should You Do?
Assuming that your thermostat is in recovery mode for reasons other than normal ones, we recommend calling for HVAC services to resolve the problem. In particular, technicians will often calibrate your thermostat as part of a maintenance review.
If your thermostat goes into recovery mode when it shouldn’t do so, we can take care of any kind of thermostat problems for you in the Frisco, TX area. Just call All Service Heating & Air and ask for our thermostat services.
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