Your home is not as cool or warm as you thought it would be, and now you are not sure what the problem is. If you notice the thermostat says “reco” it could mean that your thermostat is in recovery mode.
In this situation, you can contact Ambient Edge for the hands-on help you need to determine what is going on right away and call us today for Las Vegas air conditioning repair.
What does Recovery Mode Mean?
The display on your thermostat may say “reco” or “recovery” seemingly randomly. Recovery mode is a term seen on some of the most modern thermostats, and it is typically nothing that you have to worry about fixing and is typically considered a normal function of your system’s operation. Typically, recovery mode is not a bad thing.
Recovery mode is a programmable thermostat setting that informs you that the system is adjusting the temperature in your home to the desired level.
For example, if your thermostat is moving into the energy efficiency settings it has for the overnight period, it may enter recovery mode as it works to adjust to the higher or lower temperature for that period. It may also occur in situations where the system was just turned on after being off for some time.
Ultimately, recovery mode means that the thermostat helps to slowly and steadily increase or lower the temperature in the home. This often helps to reduce the intense and excessive energy that can occur when a drastic change is necessary. Typically, there is nothing you need to do when this happens.
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Why Your Thermostat Is Entering Recovery Mode
There are various reasons why the programmable thermostat may switch from the normal function to recovery mode. In every situation, you can read through your owner’s manual for guidance based on the specific settings on your system. However, there are a few common reasons this can occur.
- You turned it on. This is the most common reason for recovery mode to be activated. It simply means you enabled the thermostat to enter recovery mode when it reaches a certain temperature within the space or at a specific time of the day.
- A power surge occurred. One instance in which recovery mode is not ideal is when there has been a power surge. It may occur randomly during the day or at an odd time in this situation.
- There is a glitch. In some situations, the software will glitch or may need to be updated. This can cause the system to enter into recovery mode at the wrong time.
- It automatically adjusts. There are many smart thermostats designed to automatically adjust to meet the usage patterns of your home over time. This can lead to the system entering recovery mode at a strange time.
If you are unsure why this is happening or if it is not flipping out of recovery mode for any reason, we encourage you to give our team at Ambient Edge a call. Allow us to take a closer look at what could be happening so that we can ensure your system is working the way it should. If you are stuck in recovery mode or want help reprogramming the system, we are happy to help, and read our FAQs to learn more.
How to Get the System Out of Recovery Mode
There may be situations where you need to get the thermostat out of recovery mode. There are several potential ways to do this, and it is best to follow your owner’s manual to get the right method. In some situations, we may be able to troubleshoot this concern with you over the phone.
Most systems will allow you to reprogram the thermostat out of recovery mode as you would any other type of temperature setting. Schedule your temperature to be a specific level at various times of the day when it is most important for you to maintain an even temperature. That way, the system will not slip into recovery mode.
In situations where you cannot program the system at all or you cannot stop recovery mode from being present, it is best to contact our team, as there may be a flaw in the functionality and the software of the system.
There are some situations where the system may fail, and when that occurs, replacing the thermostat may be necessary. This does not have to be a complicated process, though, and we are here to help with AC maintenance in Las Vegas.
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When to Know When Recovery Mode Is a Problem
Remember, most of the time, recovery mode is not a problem but a normal component of the operational efficiency of your heating and cooling system. There is nothing you need to do most of the time in these situations. There are other times when seeing the thermostat say RECO means you should give us a call, including in the following circumstances:
- The thermostat says “RECO,” and it seems to be constantly running at a very high or a very low temperature.
- The system will not allow you to program it out of this mode, and it seems to be stuck on a consistent basis at this level.
- You hear the system running, but the home is not reaching a level of comfort (the right level of warmth or cool, for example), no matter how much it is running.
- There is dirt or debris within the condenser or fans that may be limiting the overall movement of air, and the system seems to be stuck in this mode.
- Your home’s air temperature is not changing even though the system says it is adjusted.
Let us help you in all of these situations. We are happy to offer a comprehensive inspection to find out what is happening. Learn more about the definitions for Energy Star programmable thermostats from our team.
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