How Do Digital Thermostats Work?

The thermostat is the brain of your HVAC system. It measures and monitors ambient indoor climate, telling Kemnitz when air conditioning and heating units have to work whenever the temperature goes above or below the threshold.

Digital thermostats are today’s standard. You can connect them to your home’s Wi-Fi, allowing you to remotely control them as long as you have internet access. To understand how they work, here are some of the things you need to know:

They Have a Special Resistor
A resistor is an electronic component that restricts the flow of electricity. Digital thermostats are equipped with an innovative resistor called a thermistor. Thermistors are unique because their resistance value changes as the temperature does in a predictable fashion. For instance, the thermistor creates greater resistance when the room gets warmer.

They Are Programmable
In most cases, digital thermostats feature a built-in clock complete with information about the time, day of the week, and even the date. You can use this clock to set the thermostat’s programs in advance. This way, your digital thermostat knows your desired temperature at night, during the day, and anytime in between.

Most homeowners program their digital thermostats to cool bedrooms before sleeping, and increase the temperature incrementally to warm up the space before the morning comes. Since programming digital thermostats is an art, create settings with foresight to enjoy maximum comfort while at home and avoid wasting energy when you’re not.

They Lend Themselves to Zoned HVAC Systems
For HVAC systems that custom-create climates for different areas inside the house, digital thermostats offer convenience when regulating the temperature across all zones. The functionality of your HVAC zoning system is in the palm of your hands.

Use Digital Thermostats to Good Effect with Kemnitz Air Conditioning and Heating Experts.

With so many products to choose from, an experienced Kemnitz specialist could offer you sound advice to help you make an informed decision. Call Kemnitz Air Conditioning and Heating at (949) 453-8500 or complete this form to determine the best digital thermostat for your HVAC system.