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Posted by Malcolm Hoar on February 1, 2007, 1:17 pm
trader4@optonline.net wrote:
>> This is a mercury thermostat and was "new" with the installation of the
>> furnace 2 years ago.
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>
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>Well, you learn something new everyday. I thought mercury thermostats
>had been totally phased out. But it looks like only some states have
>passed laws banning them and they can still be sold in other states.
>It amazes me that there isn't a FED ban on them by now, as mercury is
>a hazardous waste and this is an application where it can easily be
>replaced. Also kind of amazing that with a new furnace install, they
>wouldn't give you at least a cheap programmable.
>
>So, I agree with Mike and would check that it's level, because if it
>is not, this is the problem that results.
Yeah, but the OP might as well replace the existing thermostat
with a programmable electronic one. Sensibly programmed, it
will pay for itself in very short order. They're available at
very low cost at many outlets including Walmart and Target.
Just be sure to buy a unit suitable for your furnace/system.
This may solve all of his problems. If it doesn't, there may
be a seperate issue causing the furnace to cycle and that will
have to be investigated.
But there's a good chance a new thermostat will fix the
problem and save money.
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