Thermostats Gone Bad.

There’s no doubt about it…with winter about to hit Chicagoland with full force a faulty thermostat in your home will get your attention quickly!  Here are some signs to look for –

1.  It is completely unresponsive

2.  Your heater runs constantly and never turns off

3.  The room temperature and the setting do not match

Now, how to troubleshoot a faulty thermostat –

1.  Check the setting…is it on winter or summer?

2.  Crank up the thermostat by 5 degrees.  You should hear a click.

3.  Clean it out from dust, etc.

4.  Check the test wires and their connections.

Yes, some of the steps are DIY, but where is the guarantee?  It lies with the heating specialists at Tom’s Plumbing.  You’ve probably heard of them for their plumbing prowess (after all, they have been around for decades).  Now, trust them for all of your heating installation and repairs in Northwest Chicagoland.  Call Tom’s Plumbing of Elgin at (847) 697-6444.