Miscellaneous Articles

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

September 19, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Jefferson home?

How to Join The HVAC Industry

September 12, 2025

As an HVAC technician, you become the expert people rely on to restore comfort and safety to their homes and businesses.

How to Set Your Programmable Thermostat

May 16, 2025

With all the options available for setting your programmable thermostat, it is easy to get confused. Of course, this defeats the purpose of a programmable thermostat––it is designed for you to “set it and forget it,” making your life easier. Naturally, anything can be confusing at times, so feel free to contact our qualified Scott Brothers Heating & Air team members with any questions you may have about your programmable thermostat.

Thermostat 101 Basics

February 21, 2025

You can trust our team at Scott Brothers Heating & Air to always add value and comfort to your North Carolina home or business throughout the year. We offer practical solutions designed to extend the service life and operating efficiency of your HVAC system—including your thermostat.

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

January 24, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your West Jefferson home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Scott Brothers Heating & Air to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

November 22, 2024

It is an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see its screen is blank.

Is it serious? Does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed.

Thermostats 101

September 13, 2024

When you adjust the temperature setting, your thermostat monitors the room or rooms it’s set up in. Each time the air dips below or exceeds the target temperature, your thermostat sends an electric signal to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Once it reaches that temperature, your thermostat tells your air control equipment to go on standby.