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    Aug 23, 2006, 06:19 PM
    Do I need a new Thermostat?
    :( Here’s my problem:

    I have a basic thermostat. It's the one that has the needle on the right side.
    I set it to 78 deg. And my AC unit will not turn off until it reaches 74 deg.'s:confused:

    Then when the temperature gets to 76 deg.'s my AC starts back up again! :eek:
    (hence with out the temperature reaching 78 degrees)
    It seems to be on a timer depending on the temperature outside it usually
    Runs ON and OFF evry 10-15 minutes.

    Could it be that my thermostat may be going out?
    Or does it have something to do with the blower and AC unit??


    Any suggestions or tips? :confused: :confused:


    Thanks in advance!




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    Sep 4, 2006, 11:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by AnonymvsNotarivs
    :( Here’s my problem:

    I have a basic thermostat. It's the one that has the needle on the right side.
    I set it to 78 deg. and my AC unit will not turn off until it reaches 74 deg.'s:confused:

    Then when the temperature gets to 76 deg.'s my AC starts back up again! :eek:
    (hence with out the temperature reaching 78 degrees)
    It seems to be on a timer depending on the temperature outside it usually
    runs ON and OFF evry 10-15 minutes.

    Could it be that my thermostat may be going out?
    Or does it have something to do with the blower and AC unit??


    Any suggestions or tips?? :confused: :confused:


    Thanks in advance!




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    Mercury t-stat or snap contacts?

    Mercury needs to be level to read correctly.

    Look into an accurate thermometer, then adjust the readings on the t stat to match it,


    Numbers on the stat don't mean a thing unless they are accurate, or just rub the #'s off anf put a warmer and cooler arrows
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