Braeburn Thermostat Is Not Cooling: How To Fix

A hot home in the summer is the most irritating thing but not for those who have Braeburn thermostats. It keeps the temperature of your home cool and allows the entire cooling system to work efficiently. However, if your Braeburn thermostats stop functioning or cooling people might think that their devices are no longer functioning.

However, that’s not always right. Like every other electronic device, thermostats also stop working due to several reasons like clogs in air filters, coolant leaks, incorrect settings, wiring, or installation, and power problems.

We have found a proper solution for each issue that can occur with your Braeburn thermostat. Continue reading our helping guide about the Braeburn thermostat to find out why it isn’t cooling and how to fix that.

Why Your Braeburn Thermostat Is Not Cooling

There are 8 potential reasons for your thermostats to stop functioning correctly, let’s discuss them.

Braeburn Thermostat needs a Reset

Resetting your Braeburn thermostat is simple and easy. However, following our instructions is must.

The process of resetting your Braeburn thermostat differs among specific models, but we will provide you some general tips and instructions that will help you to know how to reset your Braeburn thermostat.

The first thing you do is to check the instructions on the user manual and then hold the resetting button for few seconds. For some of the Braeburn thermostats, you don’t need a user manual as it comes with a reset button that is uniform, and you can easily find and reset it.

In case you don’t find the reset button, follow our instructions which are as follows:

1. Look for a tiny hole on the front side of the thermostat. This is the place where you find reset button. The reset button is very tiny. To press the button safely, we recommend that you use a paper clip, toothpick or pin. One of these will help you in pressing the reset button.
2. After pressing the reset button all the factory default settings return and the thermostat is now on the default settings. This automatically fixes bugs and incorrect settings.
3. Now your thermostat is reset. Remember to choose your temperature setting after the reset.
4. If you feel the temperature is too hot or too cold, pause for few minutes before changing the temperature to another reading or resetting again.

Note: After pressing the reset button, you will lose all your previous settings of Braeburn thermostat. It may include turning thermostat on or off at specific times.

Swap Out AC Air Filters

Dirt and debris in the AC filter minimize the cooling system and clogged air filters will stop cooling the system entirely. The debris also causes the AC capacitor to stop working completely. If your AC filters are not working properly and are clogged, it will not allow the Braeburn thermostat to cool the room.

The best way to fix this problem is to replace the filters. The air filters need regular replacement after every 3 months. After knowing that these air filter need continuous replacement, here we describe the process of replacement.

• Find the air filters.
• Remove the cover by loosening the clamp. The air filter is behind the cover.
• Take the filter out by stretching the hand and examine its condition.
• If the filter is dusty or has debris, sometimes greyish brown. You will need a new filter immediately. If it looks white-ish then you can use it for months.
• Find the pattern of arrows near the filter edge. The position of the arrows shouldn’t be pointing outwards or towards you, otherwise, airflow will be restricted.
• The exact position to place the filter is that the arrows are pointing to the wall.
• Now it is the time to put filter back into the vent by sliding the bottom part in first and then the top. After putting in the filters, check by tapping to make sure that the filter fits correctly.
• Place the cover and again tighten the clamp to close it.

Coolant Leaks Checking

A Braeburn thermostat is a device controlling the temperature of your home by telling your HVAC system when to turn it on and off. The HVAC system is responsible for blowing cold air into your home.

Coolant leakage may be the problem for not blowing cold air. The best way to solve this problem is to check the coolant level in the radiator and fill it if necessary. In your coolant level is very low, there may be a leak in the radiator or cooling system. To make it work properly, check for leaks and repair or replace them needed.

It is important to check for leaks in its pipe or coolant. Leaks in the pipe may be due to improper installation or a manufacturing defect. To know if the coolant is leaking or not, you need to check the following signs:

Hissing or noisy sounds as well as warm air are the signs that your system is not working due to a coolant problem. If you hear these strange noises, check the level in the tank before it’s too late.

Formaldehyde corrosion occurs when acid feeds on metal. The HVAC system starts releasing coolant in air. So, if the system releases warm air, produces hissing sound, or freezes the coils it means the problem is corrosion. So, please seek help from a professional technician because it is not advisable to do this yourself.

Note: If your home temperature is hot, it will affect your home’s appliances. Refer to our previous guide: Why your Bosch refrigerator isn’t working properly?

Check the Braeburn Thermostat Power Supply

Sometimes your Braeburn thermostat won’t work because it isn’t powered. But you can’t just judge it by color of the LED. Because the programming unit and LED of the Braeburn thermostat uses alternative power sources like batteries, the power source can be active when thermostat isn’t receiving power. There are simple and multiple tests to check whether it has the power or not.

• The first step to test the power source of your Braeburn thermostat is to turn down the temperature to the minimum. Turn the fan switch from auto to on. If you don’t feel any changes in the temperature or don’t hear the sound of the blower that means your thermostat power source is off.
• If you want a more reliable check then the bypass test is best. The bypass test process is simple. Open the thermostat cover and mounting plate and there you will see the green and red wire. Disconnect both wires and then plug them in after swipe. If you hear the sound of a fan and the device starts that means your thermostat is powered on.
• The third method is to check by multi-meter at home. In this method, there is no need to disconnect wires, just turn the dial for measuring 24 volt AC. Choose one probe to touch the red wire. Then, make the others touch the green, white and yellow wire. See the reading! If the reading is between 22-26 that means your Braeburn thermostat is powered. If it reads 0 this means there is no power supply.

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Thermostat’s No “Cool Mode”

If your thermostat doesn’t turn the AC on then the issue is probably with your thermostat settings, like it is not set to cool mode. Your thermostat should be in cool mode to control the cooling system of your house.

So, if your Braeburn thermostat is not cooling your home, the first thing that you have to do is to check the thermostat setting. If the setting on the thermostat is off or shows heat on the display that means the cooling system is off. Turn on the cool option to start the cooling system. Sometimes the room temperature doesn’t allow the system to start cooling. In such a scenario, press the arrow button until the thermostat set temperature is a minimum of 3 degrees lower than your room temperature.

You will see that the cooling system starts working properly. In the case that it doesn’t, there may be a chance that the compressor protection doesn’t allow it if your thermostat has one. This feature is available in most of the Braeburn thermostat models to save your cooling system from the potential damage of short cycling.

Wait for the compressor short cycle protection period to elapse. This takes a maximum of 5 minutes. If it starts after the waiting period that means your thermostat is working.

Note: If the required temperature is lower than the temperature in your room then your cooling system will not turn on. Therefore, it is important that your home temperature is lower than the temperature you set.

Note: If the Braeburn thermostat is set to a temperature that is too high, other appliances will suffer. To find out more, heck out the reasons why your Frigidaire ice maker may not be able to produce enough ice.

Braeburn Thermostat Wiring Issues

Incorrect and loose thermostat wires also affect heating and cooling systems. So, if your Braeburn thermostat is troubleshooting or won’t turn on the cooling system then the thermostat may be loose or have an incorrect wire problem. To check the wire problem do the following steps.

• Locate the wiring terminal block on your thermostat. To find it you will have to remove the cover. It is necessary because you are working with wires and that can be risky so you have to cut all the power connected to the device. The best way is that you should turn the thermostat or the whole home circuit breaker off. Make sure that the cooling and the heating system connect to the appropriate terminals.
• Each product comes with a user manual and you can read their guidelines from it. These user manuals help you to fix wiring problems.
• After that, turn on your circuit breaker to check if your thermostat is working fine. If it starts cooling your house, then congratulations you have done it right.

Batteries

As we discussed earlier, your Braeburn thermostat has batteries in addition to a power supply. So, the issue with your thermostats may be due to these batteries. If they are running low and cause the cooling system not to work, then be ready to replace them immediately. Buy new batteries and add them. You can’t use old and new ones at one time. Also remember to purchase non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

Thermostat Position

If your Braeburn thermostat automatically shuts off it means that your thermostat is reading the wrong surrounding temperature. When thermostats don’t understand temperature fluctuations it can’t properly make the cooling system work efficiently. The reason behind it is the improper installation of thermostat, the place where it was installed.

If you install your Braeburn thermostat near a window or outside doors it directly affects the temperature reading. Moreover, kitchen and laundry room have more heat thus they also affect the thermostat working. So, if you have your thermostat in any of these locations, it’s time to relocate them.

Choose a location where the temperature remains still and accurate and does not fluctuate due to heating appliances or outside cool air. After picking a good location, ask the electrician to change the location of your Braeburn thermostat.

Conclusion

In the summer, everyone wants a cool home. The Braeburn thermostat efficiently does this for you. But, sometimes it stops working or gets affected and system stops cooling your room and home temperature. Following our guide will prove a great help in successfully ensuring your Braeburn thermostat starts cooling again.

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