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What do I do if my thermostat is blinking?
Check the Battery If your the screen on your thermostat is blinking, it may just mean that the battery is low, and this is simply your unit’s way of telling you to replace its batteries before it dies entirely. If this is the case, unscrew the thermostat from your wall and replace its batteries.
Why is thermostat blinking cool on?
If the “cool on” or the snowflake icon is flashing, the thermostat is in delay mode, which can take up to 5 minutes. If the thermostat indicates a call for cool, verify that the furnace door is securely closed and that the power switch on the furnace is set to On.
Why is my thermostat in delay mode?
A delay is used to protect your heating and cooling equipment from coming on too quickly (known as short cycling), which can cause damage. The thermostat has a built-in compressor protection (minimum off timer) that prevents the compressor from restarting too early after a shutdown.
Why is my thermostat blinking Stage 1 and 2?
2nd stage is the full compressor capacity of your system. 1st stage is roughly 2/3 compressor capacity. Generally, 1st stage is a bit more efficient than 2nd stage, but systems are designed to use both stages, so no worries there.
What does red light mean on aprilaire thermostat?
This means the outdoor unit has shut itself off because of a problem, and it sends a signal to the thermostat, letting you know that there is a problem. When this happens, the indoor unit tends to keep on running because the indoor unit doesn’t know there is a problem.
Why does my thermostat blink when I Turn on the AC?
If you see a flashing light on your thermostat, that’s a signal that there’s a problem with your outdoor unit. When this happens, your outdoor unit will shut off and send a signal to your thermostat, causing it to blink. Thing is, that signal doesn’t mean your indoor unit is made aware of the problem.
What should I do if my Aprilaire thermostat is not working?
Within a few seconds, the thermostat should make a soft click sound. This sound usually indicates the thermostat is operating properly. If the thermostat does not click on, contact your heating and cooling service person or place of purchase for a replacement.
Why is my thermostat not working in my house?
1. Pilot light not lit. 2. System Switch not set to HEAT. 3. Loose connection to thermostat or system. 4. Furnace Lock-Out Condition. Heat may also be intermittent. 5. Heating system requires service or thermostat requires replacement.
What does a faster cycle rate on an Aprilaire thermostat mean?
A faster cycle rate means the unit turns on and off more frequently but runs for a shorter time so there is no increase in energy use. If you would like to increase the cycle time, go to menu mode as mentioned in the instructions for Hydronic Heating Systems.