How can I choose the best thermostat on the wall?
The dizzying amount of thermostats on the wall fills the shelves for home improvements and represents the ability to manage your heating with basic simplicity or computer technology. To find the thermostat best for your heating system and budget, consider these factors when selecting: single-pole or double pole; Bi-Corner or electronic temperature breakup; and manual thermostat with dial or programmable adjustable thermostat with digital screen. Also consider the cost of installing a thermostat and the possible cost of repairing the thermostat. The best thermostat provides you with safe comfort and smooth and efficient operation at the price you can afford.
Thermostats mounted on the wall are single -pole or two -pole. Single -pole thermostats are cheap and easier to install because they contain two wires, one of which opens the circuit to cut off electricity to only one side of the power supply. Single -pole thermostats are more dangerous because they have no "OFF" position and buDou continues to supply energy and heat even at the lowest environment. The two -pole thermostats are safer and the heat turns off completely. They have four wires that must be correctly configured according to the manufacturer's instructions for proper operation.
Some thermostats mounted on the wall are used to manage the temperature of bi-metal components and others use electronic sensors. The bi-metal device is designed from two metals, usually copper and aluminum that physically bent at different temperatures. Movement of metals causes the thermostat to slightly tilt and turn on the heat to 3-6 degrees from the temperature setting. Electronic sensors are much more accurate, but are also much more expensive. They are usually incorporated into digital programmable thermostats and Bi-Nova devices are for manual dialing-prepared thermostats.
The programmable wall thermostat is one of the most expensive types of thermostats. Uses ElElectronic technology to manage the heating system based on preset modifications. Sophisticated models can offer you the ability to set different temperatures per hour or by day of the week, tell the day time and display the current temperature. The programmable wall thermostat is the most expensive of all thermostats, but provides flexibility and the opportunity to specifically manage and monitor your heating system.
Finally, consider the cost of installing a new wall thermostat. A brand new thermostat in a new location will require new wiring, some demolition of walls and wall repair. Of course, if you simply replace the thermostat with a new one, the costs will be much lower. In addition, your local government could regulate the type and location of the wall thermostat. Contact the local building control agency and the disciplinary agency to your area.