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My AC system works but always takes a while to come on.

Started by Susan (Guest) on Tuesday, November 22 2011, 04:44 PM ·
I'm not sure if this is normal, I just bought this house and my old one didn't do that it seemed to come on immediately . Is there a problem with my thermostat? Why would it wait every time ?
  • Replied by Corey Tech on Monday, November 28 2011, 03:17 PM
    It sounds to me like you have a digital thermostat on your heating and air conditioning system. most of those have a 5 minute compressor protection delay. Basically a delay is there for two reasons, one is to keep the system from turning on and off quickly like a kid messing with the thermostat and two it keeps the system from turning on every time you open your front door and let outside air in.

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