How to Adjust Your Thermostat for Fluctuating Temperatures

Most people appreciate spring because the mild temperatures are a sign of the return of summer. However, the transition isn’t always easy. Depending on where your home is located, you could have to endure some wintery days intermingled with quite warm temperatures in a single week. This makes it tricky to regulate the temperature inside your home.

The challenge of extremely differing temperatures—where it’s cold one day and warm the next—may leave you unsure about how to set the HVAC system. Should you keep the air conditioner on all night or change to heating for comfort the next morning? This very common dilemma doesn’t have a single answer. The key to a comfortable, energy-efficient residence is to embrace the right strategies until Mother Nature makes up her mind. Here are some important tips and tactics to adjust your HVAC system during changing temperatures this spring.

Install a Programmable or Smart Thermostat

Investing in a programmable or smart thermostat is one of the simplest steps you can make for your furnace and air conditioning system. In contrast to traditional thermostats that offer limited control, programmable thermostats let you set your preferred temperatures based on your schedule and comfort needs. When you do this, you can save power while you’re out, with automatic recovery periods that resume a comfortable setting before you arrive back at your residence.

A smart thermostat is better still. One particularly useful function is the ability to quickly switch between heating and cooling modes. This advanced functionality makes changing temperatures much easier to deal with. Smart thermostats that have this ability have a unique heat/cool mode that easily switches from your furnace to your AC when it registers indoor temperature shifts. This simply means that on a spring day that starts out cold and warms up by the afternoon, your HVAC can heat your home in the morning and cool it back down as the temperature rises, all on its own.

Set a Temperature Your Entire Household is Comfortable With

Finding your family’s ideal comfort zone is difficult when you’re dealing with temperature fluctuations. Ideally, you should maintain a temperature in the high 60s on chilly days and high 70s on hot days to find a balance between comfort and energy efficiency. Do not hesitate to make modifications throughout the day based on real-time temperature changes—or switch your smart thermostat to heat/cool mode and let it take care of everything.

If the war over the thermostat rages in spite of your best efforts to keep everyone comfortable, it may be time to start thinking about home zoning. This system features multiple thermostats and ductwork dampers to direct air where it’s needed most. Zoning is particularly beneficial in two-story homes and those with expansive windows. You can use zoning to keep your entire house at a more consistent temperature or allow individuals to set the temperature in their area according to their comfort settings. Case in point, Dad may possibly want a cooler atmosphere while he works in the home office, whereas the baby may need a warm, cozy nursery to nap in. In any event, zoning is the remedy.

Dress Appropriately

In spring, it’s typical to wear jeans and a sweatshirt in the morning, followed by shorts and a tank top in the afternoon. Wear layers so it’s very simple to get more comfortable with an outfit change as an alternative to having to make a thermostat adjustment. This raises your comfort and reduces your use of your home heating and cooling.

Open Up Windows and Use Fans

Make the most of mild spring temperatures to help keep your home more comfortable. For example, your furnace may run in the morning after a chilly night, and continue running throughout the day as the temperature rises outside. Or, you could warm your home naturally by opening the windows to let sunlight and a warm breeze into the building. If the indoor temperature gets too warm, close the windows and turn on ceiling fans to create a wind chill effect. This may help you avoid the need to run your air conditioner.

Don’t Neglect HVAC Maintenance

Even if you run your heating and cooling system less in the spring, scheduled maintenance is still important to avoid unexpected repair visits. Here’s how to keep your furnace and air conditioning equipment running efficiently:

  • Examine the air filter monthly and change it when it appears dirty.
  • Make sure the condensate drain is free-flowing.
  • Dust the air registers and make sure they’re all open and unblocked.
  • Seal and insulate the ductwork.
  • Plan duct cleaning.
  • Hose down the outside AC unit, clear away all debris and cut back surrounding vegetation.
  • • Set up professional AC maintenance.

We’re Here for Your HVAC Needs

If you still have a problem adjusting your HVAC system to cope with up-and-down temperatures, turn to Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning. We provide fast, practical solutions tailored to your comfort needs in Fort Lauderdale. Our dedication to excellence is apparent thanks to our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not extremely happy with our service, you can rely on the team at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning to make it right. For help with all of your home comfort concerns, phone us at 954-736-4314 today.

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