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Trouble Shooting Poor Temperature Regulation

This page lists problems that may affect the temperature performance of your Lux programmable thermostat with suggested resolutions.
 

For more detailed information please refer to the instructions that came with your thermostat.

Those instructions can be viewed in PDF format here.

 

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TEMP REGULATION
Model ELV1
Problem Resolution
Indicates incorrect room temperature
  1. Refer to thermostat manual to verify that your set temperature is what you expect it to be.
   
Heats or cools more than 5 degrees past its displayed set temperature
  1. Refer to thermostat manual to verify that your set temperature is what you expect it to be.
  2. Replace the batteries with fresh Duracell® or Energizer® alkaline batteries.
  3. Set unit to heat mode. Adjust set temperature to at least 5 degrees below room temperature. Then adjust set temperature upward one degree at a time. Listen carefully for a soft click from the thermostat. This click should be heard near room temperature. Adjust set temperature down one degree at a time. Again listen carefully for a soft click from the thermostat near room temperature.
  4. Refer to your units manual to decrease the units swing value to a narrower setting.
  5. Refer to wiring to verify that it is according to the unit's wiring diagram. Verify that all connections are to your thermostat are clean and tight.
  6. Verify that your units placement and mounting are optimum per the installation section of it's manual.
   
No heat or cooling when expected.
  1. Refer to thermostat manual to verify that your set temperature is what you expect it to be.
  2. Replace the batteries with fresh Duracell® or Energizer® alkaline batteries. Press reset with small Phillips screw driver. It may be necessary to reconfigure some settings after a reset.
  3. Set unit to heat mode. Adjust set temperature to at least 5 degrees below room temperature. Then adjust set temperature upward one degree at a time. Listen carefully for a soft click from the thermostat. This click should be heard near room temperature. Heat should operate immediately.
   
Heat Test
  1. Adjust set temperature down one degree at a time. Again listen carefully for a soft click from the thermostat near room temperature. Heat should switch off immediately.
   
Advanced Trouble Shooting
  1. This thermostat is designed to switch hazardous voltage. Qualified service personnel may use the following information to trouble shoot the system.
  2. The LV1 uses a normally open single pole relay to control a heating system. It should open when hotter than its set temperature and close when cooler than its set temperature.
   
 
  1. Contact your HVAC service company or our Technical Assistance Line if not resolved.