How do I optimize ecobee?

Top 10 ways to get the most out of your ecobee thermostat
  1. Handsfree temperature control with virtual assistants. ...
  2. An easier way to build a schedule. ...
  3. Troubleshoot for accurate temperature readings. ...
  4. Balance the temperature throughout your home. ...
  5. Override the scheduled temperature for better comfort. ...
  6. Protect your home.
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What should I set my ecobee to?

This will present you with the following options:
  1. Minimum (0.5F / 0.3C) - sacrifice savings for comfort.
  2. Basic (1F / 0.5C) - sacrifice a bit of savings for comfort.
  3. Balanced (1.5F / 0.8C)- optimize for savings and comfort.
  4. Super (2F / 1.1C) - sacrifice a bit of comfort for savings (recommended setting, default value)
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Should ecobee be set to auto?

Auto mode on your ecobee thermostat is great for maintaining a comfortable home temperature in milder climates or in-between heating and cooling seasons.
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How do I recalibrate my Ecobee thermostat?

Incorrect Ecobee Thermostat Calibration
  1. Go to the menu on your Ecobee screen.
  2. Select 'Installation settings' from the 'Settings' menu.
  3. Now go to 'Thresholds' and select 'Temperature Correction'.
  4. You can adjust the temperature to what you see fit.
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What percentage is ecobee?

Humidity. Sets the percentage of relative humidity at which your ecobee will generate a Low/High Humidity Alert. Network. Possible network issues.
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What is minimum fan runtime ecobee?

The minimum fan runtime is a setting available on your Ecobee Thermostat that allows you to choose how long you want your HVAC fan to run between heating or cooling cycles. This can be set from 0 to 55 minutes every hour, with 0 meaning that your fan will remain off until the next heating or cooling cycle begins.
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Why is my Ecobee thermostat not accurate?

If your Ecobee sensor is not displaying the correct temperature, it is likely that it either needs to be recalibrated, is not properly placed, or needs to have the batteries replaced in the device. You can check the status of the sensor from your thermostat or accompanying smartphone app.
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How accurate is ecobee temperature?

The ecobee temperature sensor has a +/- 1.0F accuracy and is programmed to provide readings every 15 seconds. It will use the previous two values and average them into the current reading.
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What does calibrate mean on a thermostat?

Proper calibration ensures that this sensor correctly reads your home's temperature. The process involves matching adjusting the control element's reading to the room's temperature. You can check your thermostat's calibration with a room thermometer. Place the thermometer a few inches away from your thermostat.
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What is the best differential setting for thermostat?

To optimize both temperature- and humidity-comfort control, and to protect against excessive equipment cycling, the cooling differential should be between 0.8°F and 2°F; the heating differential should be between 0.5°F and 1°F. A heating differential below 0.5°F is too narrow and causes excessive cycles.
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Should my thermostat fan be on AUTO or on?

Keeping your fan on AUTO is the most energy-efficient option. The fan only runs when the system is on and not continuously. There is better dehumidification in your home during the summer months. When your fan is set to AUTO, moisture from cold cooling coils can drip and be drained outside.
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Should my thermostat be on AUTO or on?

If you want to keep the energy bills low, you should set the thermostat to 'Auto'. However, if you prefer more even distribution of heat inside the house, it's better that you set the thermostat setting to 'On'.
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What is Eco Plus on ecobee?

eco+ makes temperature adjustments when community electrical demand peaks, which lessens the overall strain on the power grid and increases your consumption of cleaner energy.
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Is ecobee humidity accurate?

How Accurate is ecobee's Humidity Sensor? The humidity sensor in the ecobee is typically very reliable. This sensor is responsive to changes in your environment and can be calibrated as well as synced with other devices. This means that you can make sure that your ecobee is always within a few units of accuracy.
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What temp should AUX heat come on?

This is when the outside is around 35-40 degrees and the indoor temperature is around three degrees cooler than the thermostat setting. The thermostat will sense this and turn on electric heat strips automatically turning on the “AUX” heat light.
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How long does it take ecobee to calibrate?

“Calibrating” means that the Ecobee thermostat sensor is measuring the current indoor temperature. This process takes 5-20 minutes. Ecobee calibrates after it's initially installed and any time it reboots.
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How do I prioritize my ecobee sensor?

Tap and hold your finger on the number to the right and drag it to set the desired indoor temperature that you want your thermostat set at when you're not at home.
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What is frost control on ecobee?

What is the Frost Control Feature? Cleaning water condensation off a window. Let's start with the basics. According to the ecobee guide, the frost control setting has one job and one job only: it exists to maintain an average indoor humidity and prevents frost and condensation from developing on your windows.
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Do ecobee sensors really work?

The sensors really work. We use the follow me feature and every room that is occupied is the temp we set. Pros: It works, it is fun, and saves on energy costs! Another pro is the sensors! I have sensors all over my house and use them to help get the most accurate average temperature reading of my house.
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How often do ecobee sensors update?

How Often Do ecobee Sensors Update? One of the key features of the ecobee sensors is their accuracy during real-time monitoring of your home. The sensors will update their temperature reading every 15 seconds.
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How long does an ecobee thermostat last?

Ecobee thermostats can last up to ten years, but of course, how long they last depend on how frequently you use them.
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How long should my HVAC fan run per hour ecobee?

The recommended minimum fan runtime every hour is approximately 5-20 minutes. The significance of the minimum fan runtime is that it also supports the cooling and heating cycles.
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Should I set my fan to circulate?

When the fan is set to On, running continuously, it can improve both comfort and indoor air quality. Constantly circulating the air prevents hot and cold spots from forming, so your home will be more evenly cooled.
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What fan speed should I use for heating?

To calculate your needed fan airflow for the heating mode of operation, divide the furnace's rated input by 10,000. This will give you the necessary multiplier to obtain the cfm per 10,000 Btu for the gas furnace type you're setting up. Let's say you have a 60,000-Btu input, 90 percent-plus furnace.
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