Thermostats and furnaces are not what you would call “mix and match” appliances like your stove and refrigerator or washer and dryer might be. There are several types of thermostat systems and systems for heating. Van Nuys residents rely on West Coast Chief Repair for assistance with proper thermostat and heater coordination for the safest operation.
Millivoltage systems are not the most common for home use, but are often used in top/direct vent wall furnaces. Thermostats running on a millivoltage system usually rely on voltage as low as 750 millivolts, which is the same as 0.75 volts. Millivoltage type systems require a special thermostat. This type of system will not work if you try to use a standard low voltage thermostat.
The most common and most versatile kind of thermostats is low voltage thermostats. These thermostats are generally 24 volt AC and are powered using a step-down transformer. This type of thermostat ranges in voltage from 6 volts all the way up to 30 volts, but 24 volts is the most common, These transformers are generally mounted near or on the furnace.
If you are in need of assistance in finding the right furnace and thermostat combination for your home and you live in Van Nuys or the surrounding Los Angeles area, give West Coast Chief Repair a call. Their staff of qualified professionals has the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure that you get exactly what you need and nothing less.
