Why Does My Smart Thermostat Have a Blank Screen?

A smart thermostat helps you keep your home at a comfortable temperature. It can malfunction, though, and seeing a blank screen is a sign it needs attention. Here are a few reasons you may see a blank screen on the smart thermostat in your Ave Maria, FL, home:

Someone Turned It Off

Someone in your home may have turned off the thermostat without telling you. If this is the first smart thermostat you’ve had, you may not even realize that you can turn these things off; try turning it back on.

The Wiring Is Bad

Smart thermostats receive power through a battery or a direct wired connection. If yours comes wired, the wiring may have gone bad, a connection may have broken or a circuit breaker switch has tripped. You’re best off calling an HVAC company to get a diagnosis for this, as you don’t want to play around with potential loose wires, and a tripped breaker can indicate more complex problems.

The Battery Is Dead

If the thermostat is battery-powered and won’t turn on, change the batteries. Many models will give you a low-battery warning, but those are easy to miss if you’re not checking your thermostat routinely.

High-Limit/Safety Switch Issuew

Most HVAC systems have a switch that turns the system, including the thermostat, off if it overheats or otherwise malfunctions. This safety or high-limit switch tripping may happen for various reasons, so you will need to call an HVAC company for diagnosis and repair.

The Display Is Bad

Older or malfunctioning displays may be so dim that the thermostat appears to be off. The best solution for this is to replace the thermostat.

Our team services all makes and models of smart thermostats. Call JP Brett & Sons Air Conditioning and Heating to schedule your repair services in Ave Maria, FL.

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