Miscellaneous Articles

What Do Thermostat Settings Mean? Guide to Wake, Leave, Return, and Sleep

April 30, 2026

Did you ever get a new gadget with so many bells and whistles that it gets confusing? Thermostats can get like that. We often think of thermostats as simply turning your heating and cooling on and off. But modern smart and programmable thermostats can do so much more. For many , homeowners, the transition from…

Why Is My Thermostat Blank?

March 30, 2026

It’s an “Oh no!” moment when you approach your home’s thermostat and see a blank screen.  Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!  We’ll cover some of the most…

Think HVAC During Your Home Remodeling

September 15, 2025

Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older house is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Donohue Halverson to be there every step of the way to help however we can.

Thermostat Settings: On vs. Auto

June 10, 2025

We all know the difference between the heating and cooling settings on a thermostat.

But what’s the difference between the On or Auto switch? How does this setting impact the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in your Ithaca home?