Check the Thermostat

On January 01, 2010 Tony the carekeeper at the fairgrounds notified me that one of our heat units outside the building was icing over. Pip and I went to investigate and one of the thermostats inside the building was set on 46 degrees on air conditioning. So while the other 6 units were endeavoring to maintain the building at around 60 degrees, this one was trying to keep the building at a cool 46 degrees. We reset the thermostat to heat at 60 degrees. After a couple of days we went back and the unit had thawed. This was a near catastrophe, thanks to Tony, we won't have to replace a unit. We will however have a higher electric bill for the month.

When the building is used it is imperative that every thermostat is checked upon leaving. In the winter the thermostat should be set at 60 degrees on HEAT, that is designated by a flame on the thermostat display. In the summer the thermostats should be set at 80 degrees on COOL, that is designated by a snow flake on the thermostate display. The next time I am at the building, I will post a reminder on the exit door. Also don't forget to lock the deadbolt when leaving the building.

Thanks, Phyllis