Kolter Homeowner Guide

Thermostat The thermostat controls your home’s heating and cooling system and allows you to maintain your desired temperature. Keep in mind the thermostat keeps your home at an even temperature but individual rooms may be cooler or warmer.

HOME TIP: Check your thermostat for controls that allow you to choose whether to use the cooling system or the heating system.

CAUTION: Avoid overheating your home, especially during the first year. Too much can cause more shrinkage than normal in the framing lumber, resulting in cosmetic damage.

Do you need service? Your heating and cooling system should be capable of producing an indoor air temperature of 78 degrees for cooling and 70 degrees for heating, according to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. When the outdoor air temperature is higher than 95 degrees, the inside of your home should be at least 15 degrees cooler.

Care and maintenance The following are tips for maintaining the thermostat. Maintaining a comfortable temperature Set the thermostat at a comfortable temperature. Recommended temperatures are 78 degrees for cooling and 70 degrees for heating. Avoid wasting energy and maximize energy efficiency by maintaining constant thermostat settings. Run the furnace’s recirculating fan to minimize temperature variations within the home. In general, the farther from the ground the floors are, the warmer that level of the home will be.

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