Thermostats
For maximum efficiency and comfort, each heating system has one thermostat, controlling heat for various areas of your home. The heating system will come on automatically when the temperature at the thermostat registers below the setting you have selected. Thermostats are calibrated within plus or minus 3 degrees.
The thermostat has time scheduling capabilities. Read the thermostat manual for programming instructions. While these thermostats are programmable, it is best if they are simply set at a given temperature. If the system is programmed to too rapidly drop the temperature during the workday and at night and to be heated only during the morning and evening, this can lead to an efficiency loss. Moreover, it can lead to rapid expansion and contraction of the hardwood floors that can lead to gapping and irregularities in the hardwood finish.
If you wish to program your thermostats to save on heating the house during the workday and at night, avoid sudden temperature changes of more than 1 degree per hour.
In-Floor Heat
Warm wire electrical mats with programmable thermostat are located in your bathrooms under the tile flooring.
You have one of the following heating systems:
Air Handlers and Forced Air Furnace System
A forced-air central heating system is one which uses air as its heat transfer medium. These systems rely on ductwork, vents and plenums as means of air distribution. All air handlers consist of an air filter, heat exchanger/element/coil, and various controls.
Heat Pumps and Mini Split
A ductless mini-split system can provide both heating and cooling to your home. This system has an outdoor compressor/condenser and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units. See owner manual for maintenance.
Gas Odor
Turn off the gas at main shut off and call the gas company immediately if you smell a strong odor of gas.
On-Off Switch
The heating system has an on-off switch. This switch looks like a regular light switch and is located near the system. When turned off, this switch overrides all other commands and shuts the power off to the air handler or furnace so that it can be serviced. If the air handler or furnace is not operational, verify this switch is turned on.
It is strongly recommended that you do not shut off your system unless it is getting maintenance.