Don’t Let a Neglected Thermostat Derail Your Comfort (Or Your Budget)
You wouldn’t skip a yearly physical. Or ignore a check-engine light on your car. But the thermostat on your wall—the little box responsible for controlling the most expensive system in your home? That often gets overlooked. And it could be costing you more than you realize.
It’s Not Just a Dial. It’s the Brain of Your HVAC System.
Most people treat the thermostat like a glorified light switch. Set it. Forget it. Maybe bump it a few degrees up or down. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that this small device is actually the command center of your entire heating and cooling system.
If it’s off by even a couple of degrees—or installed in the wrong place—it can lead to:
That’s a lot of responsibility for one little box. And most of the time, it’s operating with no oversight.
Small Errors Lead to Big Problems
Let’s say your thermostat is reading 70°, but your actual room temperature is closer to 66°. What happens?
Your furnace or AC will keep running—and running—to try to reach a set point that was already satisfied. That’s not just wasted energy. It’s unnecessary wear and tear on your system. The kind that leads to early failures, expensive repairs, or even full replacements years before they should be necessary.
Other common thermostat issues we see include:
The problem? Most homeowners never know any of this is happening—until they see their energy bill spike or start to feel uncomfortable in their own home.
What’s the Solution? Preventative Attention—Not Expensive Repairs
That’s where we come in.
At Bob Boldt HVAC, every $7/month maintenance plan includes a complete system inspection—and yes, that means your thermostat gets checked, too. We’ll:
This is part of our approach to smart, proactive HVAC care. Because fixing a miscalibrated thermostat now can prevent hundreds—sometimes thousands—in wasted energy or unnecessary service down the line.
Real Example: A 5-Minute Fix That Saved a Client $280
Just last fall, we visited a long-time customer whose furnace had started short-cycling—kicking on and off repeatedly. They were convinced something was wrong with the unit. Turns out, the problem was as simple as a thermostat placed too close to the kitchen, where extra heat from cooking was tricking it into shutting down early.
We moved the thermostat to a neutral hallway, recalibrated it, and the issue vanished. No parts needed. No costly service. And no more frustration. That’s the kind of thing you can’t catch without a trained eye. But it’s what we look for—every single time we visit.
The Smart Thermostat Advantage
While we’re on the topic: if your thermostat is more than 10 years old, or if it’s still manual (you know, the kind with a dial), it’s time to consider a smart upgrade.
Smart thermostats are proven to cut energy costs by adapting to your habits and optimizing run times. You can control them from your phone, set schedules based on your lifestyle, and some even offer room-by-room zoning.
Our team can recommend the right model, install it, and even walk you through the features—so you can set it and forget it.
You Don’t Need to Know HVAC. You Just Need Someone Who Does.
Our customers are busy. You’ve got a life to run, a family to support, and a home to keep comfortable. You shouldn’t have to learn how to troubleshoot a thermostat—or guess whether it’s doing its job. That’s our job. And we take it seriously.
HVAC maintenance should be simple, affordable, and stress-free. And with our $7/month maintenance plan, that’s exactly what you get:
All for less than the price of a drive-thru lunch.
Call 651-273-2414 Today to Schedule Your Thermostat Check-Up—Or Join Our $7/Month Maintenance Plan and Let Us Handle It For You.
You’ll stay comfortable, save money, and stop worrying about what’s going on behind the scenes. One call. One small investment. Big-time peace of mind.
Sincerely,
Bob Boldt
Owner, Bob Boldt HVAC
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