Why Your HVAC Thermostat Is in Recovery Mode?
Newer thermostats have a recovery mode feature, and you may suddenly notice yours has activated this setting. Let’s review what recovery mode is and some reasons your HVAC thermostat uses it in Ridgeland, MS.
Understanding Recovery Mode
Thermostats with recovery mode work differently to get your home to a desired temperature at a specified time. This setting signals your HVAC system to start heating or cooling your home well before the specified time so you have your desired temperature exactly when you want it using less energy. In most cases, recovery mode means your HVAC thermostat will begin gradually changing temperatures.
Your HVAC Thermostat Learns Your Comfort Patterns
Most of the time, your thermostat flips to recovery mode because you set the temperature to change at a specific time, so it goes into this setting before the switch. However, smart thermostats also read your household patterns. Some thermostats go into recovery mode and seem stuck because they see a deviation in needed heating or cooling and attempt to make your HVAC operate more efficiently.
Your HVAC System Unexpectedly Stopped Working
Your HVAC system may have quit working temporarily for various reasons, like a power failure. When it begins to operate again, the HVAC thermostat may go into recovery mode as the system works to return to normal operation. Even though the thermostat may maintain this mode for several hours, it shows that your HVAC system and the thermostat are resuming their correct operation.
HVAC System Malfunctions
Although rare, recovery mode sometimes indicates something is wrong with your HVAC system and may need repairs. If the thermostat remains in recovery mode for hours on end, it could indicate that something has occurred within the system to prevent it from reaching the desired temperature. In this case, you need a professional to examine your thermostat and HVAC system to diagnose the problem.
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