Miscellaneous Articles

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

September 30, 2025
Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto. Photo of a digital thermostat mounted on a wall with a blue light.

We all know the difference between a thermostat’s heating and cooling temperature settings—that’s the easy part. But what’s the difference between the On and Auto fan setting? How does this small setting impact your HVAC system’s performance and energy usage in your Sussex home?

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Thermostat 101 Basics

October 30, 2024
Thermostat 101 Basics. European girl choosing temperature on thermostat of smart home system while her black boyfriend looking at her. Concept of modern technologies in domestic lifestyle. Interior of kitchen.

In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Mequon home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.

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Zone Your Way to Comfort

May 30, 2024
Zone Your Way to Comfort. Person using home automation to control lighting

Zone controls are a series of dampers retrofitted in your ductwork, coupled with thermostats. They block or permit air from entering customized zones throughout your home. Zoning allows you to control different temperatures in different parts of your home.

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