electronic thermostats

Can Thermostat Heat Anticipator Short Cycle?

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Can Thermostat Heat Anticipator Short Cycle? When the heat anticipator in your thermostat is out of adjustment, it can cause the furnace to “short-cycle” (turn on and off frequently) or to exceed or never reach the desired thermostat heat setting. What should my heat anticipator be set at? Above: the heat anticipator pointer is set

How Do Electronic Thermostats Control System Cycling?

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How Do Electronic Thermostats Control System Cycling? These thermostats have built in microprocessors with software that will determine the cycle rate, or a factory installed thermistor wired into an electrical circuit that will determine the cycle rate. How do electronic thermostats control temperature swing overshoot? How do microelectronic or electronic thermostat handle system overshoot and