Thermostats Articles

Thermostat 101 Basics

September 27, 2024
Thermostat 101 Basics.

Every team needs a leader.  In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team.

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Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

May 12, 2021
Blank thermometer screen in Culpeper

At Able Heating & Air here in Culpeper, VA, we frequently field phone calls regarding thermostat issues. If your thermostat has a blank display, try the these ideas to see if you can restore its power.

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Should I set my Thermostat to ON or AUTO? 


November 9, 2018
Trane Thermostat|As a energy saving measure a male hand is turning down a digital programmable thermostat. The temperature reads 71 degrees

Heat, Cool and Off are the straightforward settings of one switch on many thermostats. What about the other switch, On or Auto? What’s the difference? On means the fan is going to run continuously, 24/7. Auto means that the fan will only run while the system is actively heating or cooling the air. The setting…

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