Question about aux heat in basement system

[545GAlady]

I have a quick question regarding our basement system.

The thermostat for our basement system is wanting to run the auxiliary heat every time we run the temperature up 1 degree. Is this normal? Could it be the thermostat? We have been wondering since our electric bills have been higher than this time last year. Thank you in advance.

[dan sw fl]

Check the AUX HEAT range setting options in the thermostat manual.

DON'T USE SET-BACKS ( or VERY rarely).

[beenthere]

Post brand and model number of thermostat. Were you operating the thermostat the same way last year at this time.

[BaldLoonie]

Most stats do, especially Honeywell. That's why it is best with a pump to leave the same temp constantly. Or let the stat change the temp, it will TRY to limit backup but often can't.

[545GAlady]

Check the AUX HEAT range setting options in the thermostat manual.

DON'T USE SET-BACKS ( or VERY rarely).

Thanks. Unfortunately, we lost the manual several years ago.

[545GAlady]

Post brand and model number of thermostat. Were you operating the thermostat the same way last year at this time.

The thermostat is a Trane XT500C. We did operate it the same way last year at this time.

[545GAlady]

Most stats do, especially Honeywell. That's why it is best with a pump to leave the same temp constantly. Or let the stat change the temp, it will TRY to limit backup but often can't.

Thanks for the info. We don't know how to program the thermostat because the manual is missing.

[dan sw fl]

Thanks for the info. We don't know how to program the thermostat because the manual is missing.

http://homeappliance.manualsonline.c...l?idRes=395950

[545GAlady]

http://homeappliance.manualsonline.c...l?idRes=395950

Thanks. I was looking for the manual yesterday and I actually found it in one of my bookshelves! I have a program on my other two thermostats and I will make a program very soon for this thermostat. Thanks for all the advice!