If your smart thermostat screen has gone blank, this almost certainly means there’s no power reaching it. While this is an annoying problem that can hinder your ability to stay cool in North Port, FL this summer, panicking over it is never the right answer. Learn more about some possible causes for a blank thermostat screen.
Dead Batteries or Faulty Wires
You may have a blank thermostat screen because its batteries are dead. In that case, change the batteries. The screen should work normally again.
If your thermostat draws power from a set of wires that connect to your HVAC system rather than from batteries, some more extensive work may be necessary to solve the problem. The wires may have frayed, lost insulation or sustained some other kind of damage, which means that HVAC comfort specialists will need to examine and replace them if necessary.
Issues With the Breaker
The breaker that powers your thermostat exists to prevent excessive amounts of power from flowing across your electrical wiring and damaging your appliances. Though your HVAC system shouldn’t ordinarily trip your circuit breaker, various malfunctions can cause that to happen. In that case, power may not flow to your thermostat, either.
Airflow blockages, compressor issues and other problems may cause your HVAC system to overwhelm your breaker, and repair services may be necessary to return things to normal. If your thermostat malfunctions and makes incorrect temperature readings, forcing your system to work itself, the same may happen. Finally, the breaker itself may simply be too old to cope with the amount of power that your system requires.
Age or Malfunctioning Circuitry
If you’ve had your thermostat for more than 10 years, it may simply be too old to work properly. Internal damage may prevent the screen from displaying any kind of information. If your device is too old, we urge you to replace it.
No matter what’s wrong with your thermostat, our team can handle it. Call Executive Cooling and Heating to get the best AC services around North Port, FL.
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