{"id":1952,"date":"2016-08-01T11:00:12","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T15:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=1952"},"modified":"2016-08-01T09:15:43","modified_gmt":"2016-08-01T13:15:43","slug":"could-your-thermostat-be-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/could-your-thermostat-be-broken\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Your Thermostat Be Broken?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first step you take when your air conditioner isn\u2019t working is to check the thermostat. It\u2019s always possible that someone has changed the settings by accident, or even that the thermostat is out of batteries.<\/p>\n

When nothing appears to be wrong with the thermostat settings, though, you might start to believe that the thermostat is broken. It\u2019s a common assumption\u2014but in most cases, it just isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n

Thermostats Are Tough<\/h2>\n

Home thermostats actually last an impressively long time. We\u2019ve seen many homes in which the thermostat has been on the wall for decades. While we think these homeowners should upgrade to more efficient programmable or smart thermostat<\/a> models, it\u2019s proof that thermostats are typically reliable devices.<\/p>\n

There is the possibility that your thermostat has run out of battery life (if it\u2019s wireless) or even that a circuit breaker has tripped. And, of course, the thermostat can break just like any other electrical component.<\/p>\n

Your Air Conditioner Is Likely the Culprit<\/h2>\n

While it is possible that your thermostat is broken, it\u2019s more likely that your air conditioner is the real culprit. A broken air conditioner is going to cause issues with the way your home cools. You might notice problems such as\u2026<\/p>\n