WHAT IS RECOVERY MODE?
A programmable thermostat with recovery mode is significantly different from a normal heat regulator. Normal thermostats will spring into action at the specified time, working gradually to achieve your desired temperature. However, a recovery mode programmable thermostat starts working well before your specified time so that it can achieve the desired temperature when the time elapses.
The recovery mode on your thermostat makes a world of difference with other normal programmable thermostats.
WHY IS RECOVERY MODE IMPORTANT?
In fact, verloading the HVAC system is one of the top reasons that we see most components fail prematurely in Austin homes. You may need to have several repairs performed by Faught Service Company, or your HVAC system may fail completely.
Some of the ways that overloading affects your heating and cooling system are higher operating temperatures, frozen coils, breakdown of lubricants and belts, and excessive dirt in the components. Your energy bills also increase when you drastically change the thermostat settings. Recovery mode on programmable thermostats allows you to have larger temperature differences without taxing the HVAC equipment.
Reasons your thermostat is in recovery mode:
It Is Working
Your thermostat is in recovery mode because it is operating correctly. Its algorithm constantly works in the background to ensure your spaces achieve the programmed temperatures at the set time. If you have set a certain temperature for a certain time, the thermostat will go into recovery mode to execute those instructions.
It isn’t a problem, and you haven’t done anything wrong. The recovery mode enables it to adjust the temperature per your requirements.
Learning Your Behavior
Your thermostat is actually learning your behavior so that it can adjust to it accordingly. To achieve such a feat, it must sometimes operate in recovery mode. If you’re using your programmable thermostat to maximum advantage, you’ll probably keep your home cooler on winter nights when you’re snuggled in and warmer on summer days when you’re away at work. Your thermostat can accomplish these feats, but during the transitions, it will be in recovery mode.
Achieving Greater Efficiency
The recovery mode feature on it contributes to the increased efficiency of your home heating and cooling system. It makes it possible to automatically adjust the indoor temperature depending on your settings and routine. This means that you’ll save more energy than if you were using an old-fashioned thermostat.
SHOULD I TURN OFF RECOVERY MODE?
If you do not set your thermostat with large temperature differences throughout the day, you can go into the settings of the thermostat and turn off the option for recovery mode. If you do have large temperature differences, it is recommended that you leave on the setting for recovery mode.
