Recovery mode is an extremely useful feature of the latest programmable thermostats. However, it may cause some confusion among those who aren’t used to working with these devices. Here’s what it means when the HVAC thermostat in your Wildwood, MO, home goes into recovery mode.
There May Be Nothing Wrong
If you see your HVAC thermostat in recovery mode, don’t panic. In all likelihood, there’s absolutely nothing wrong, and your thermostat and HVAC system are functioning normally.
Recovery mode is a special feature by which your thermostat commands your HVAC system to adjust the temperature in your home while saving as much energy as possible. When you program your thermostat to activate your HVAC system at a particular time, the thermostat may enter recovery mode a few hours in advance of that moment. When it does this, it tells your HVAC system to begin subtly altering temperatures so that everything is ready at the time you’ve appointed.
In the great majority of cases, this is all it means when your thermostat is in recovery mode. In a few other instances, however, this might be a sign of trouble.
If There’s an HVAC Problem
Assuming that something is wrong, some fairly obvious issues will accompany the thermostat’s transition into recovery mode. For instance, if your HVAC system won’t activate when you need it to, your thermostat may default to entering recovery mode to compel it to do something. The reasons the system won’t activate can run the gamut from dirty filters that block airflow to a cracked heat exchanger or a faulty compressor.
Also, there may be wiring issues with the thermostat itself. The batteries may be faulty as well. In a rare event, it may be a user error in which settings were accidentally changed.
What to Do if There’s an Issue
If your thermostat enters recovery mode for some reason related to the functioning of your HVAC system or the physical state of your device, you should call an HVAC service technician for assistance. They should be able to diagnose the problem and perform the repairs or maintenance necessary to resolve it.
Recovery mode is a beneficial thermostat feature designed to help save energy. Still, it can indicate a malfunction. For reliable assistance, call Fresh Air Heating & Cooling and ask for our smart thermostat services in Wildwood, MO, today.
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