Anyone fine-tuning their automations for cooler weather?

[ThunderBolt]

My HVAC automation ran flawlessly through the summer, but now that AC use is tapering off, I’m starting to wonder if it’s still as efficient as before. The system doesn’t run as often, so I think the sensors are reacting slower or maybe the temperature swings are tricking it. The mornings get chilly, but by the afternoon the house feels warm again, and sometimes the thermostat doesn’t catch up fast enough.

How’s everyone else’s setup doing in this kind of weather? Are you tweaking your routines for fall or just letting the automation figure it out? I’m trying to see if it’s worth resetting my temperature thresholds or just letting it ride until winter really kicks in.

 

[RoyCampbell]

I just let mine do its thing for now. The weather’s too unpredictable to bother fine-tuning. Once we’re solidly in winter temps, I’ll redo all my schedules.

 

[barfle]

It’s funny. My thermostat has five different presets, and I only use the one. My temperature preferences don’t change from summer to winter. I do turn the humidifier valve on for winter, though.

 

[rustyn41l]

so I think the sensors are reacting slower or maybe the temperature swings are tricking it. The mornings get chilly, but by the afternoon the house feels warm again, and sometimes the thermostat doesn’t catch up fast enough.

you need to check your sensor report frequency. when the system doesn't run often, the internal thermostat sensor can become slow to react
if you're using external smart sensors (I use Nest remote sensors), make sure they are set to report temperature every 5-10 minutes, not 30. so the system gets a quick reading when the temperature starts dropping in the morning