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What should the anticipator be set at?
| Table of General Heat Anticipator Settings | |
|---|---|
| Heating System Type | Heat Anticipator Setting Amps |
| Steam heat | 1.2 A |
| Warm Air, High Efficiency | 0.8 A |
| Warm air, Standard | 0.4 A |
Does the thermostat have an anticipator?
You won’t find a heat anticipator in all thermostats. In fact most newer room thermostats use a thermistor to sense room temperature and they do not usually include a heat anticipator device.
Can you adjust a cooling anticipator?
If the furnace is cycling on and off too frequently, move the heat anticipator adjustment lever closer to the “LONGER” setting by one calibration mark. If the furnace is exceeding or never reaching the desired set temperature, then move the adjustment lever away from the “LONGER” setting by one calibration mark.
What do the numbers on a thermostat anticipator mean?
The scale on the heat anticipator corresponds roughly to the position along the coil at which the moving contact touches the coil. Moving the point of contact to a place where electricity has run through more wire means more resistance, while less wire means less resistance.
Do digital thermostats have heat Anticipators?
Digital thermostats do not use an anticipator setting. Amperage (current draw) based anticipator settings and anticipator setting references often found on appliances only apply to older style mechanical thermostats.
Does a digital thermostat have a heat anticipator?
What is the most cost effective temperature for thermostat in winter?
around 68°F
You can easily save energy in the winter by setting the thermostat to around 68°F while you’re awake and setting it lower while you’re asleep or away from home.
Is 70 too high for thermostat in winter?
It’s best to not set your thermostat lower than 70 to 72 degrees. Most units are not designed to cool a house below that point, and you risk the system freezing up. I recommend trying to keep your house below 80 degrees at all times during the summer.
Why is my thermostat not reaching the set temperature?
If your unit isn’t calibrated correctly, this could lead to a thermostat not reaching set temperature. Luckily, a simple recalibration should do the trick. This problem typically occurs with newer thermostats or systems that just experienced a power outage. Older thermostats may also need a recalibration over time.