I do not think the inside thermostat is the problem. There is only one set of control wires (signal) from the T.stat to the outside unit. Is the compressor (big motor) running when the t.stat is off inside? If yes, then do cut off the breaker to the outside unit when the t.stat is off. My older unit once had a sticking contactor where the entire outside unit stayed on all the time. Bad for sure.
I would use it sparingly and turn the outside power off when possible.
--- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, "bdbrant" <bdbrant@...> wrote:
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> Thank you for the insight. Do you think we'd be ok to wait until Mon. to get the AC checked out? I think they'd charge more to come out on the weekend. Of course, if we saved ourselves from having to replace the compressor, we'd willingly pay more for a weekend service call. What about flipping the breaker switch tonight to MAKE it go off for awhile.....to "give it a rest"? We installed a new (supposedly) thermostat probably 2-3 yrs. ago & it's never acted just right. What I mean is that an acquaintance purchased it for us to get us "a deal", but he never provided a receipt or anything, but just told us how much it "cost". We paid him & never questioned him about the missing receipt. We've wondered since then if he actually bought a used one & had us reimburse him for a new one. :o( Could this (a worn out thermostat) have caused a problem?
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