A Heat Anticipator is really a potentiometer connected to (possibly) two resistors. You may see these resistors behind a mechanical thermostat "coil". When the heater is running, current flows and heats up the resistors, making the heater turn off a little early so that it doesn't overshoot the temp you have set. If the pot is set at it maximum resistance, the resistors heat less, it just makes sense. Check your manual on your thermostat for proper settings.
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∙ 14y agoMercury Bulb, heat-anticipator and a cold-anticipator.
A heat anticipator is wired in series with the thermostat heat call circuit. It is typically connected to a bimetallic coil within the thermostat that adjusts the temperature at which the heating system turns off, preventing overshooting of the set temperature. The anticipator helps the system maintain a more consistent temperature by fine-tuning when the heat shuts off.
A heat anticipator can potentially cause the thermostat to cycle the heating system on and off too frequently, leading to energy inefficiency and wear on the system components. This can result in inconsistent heating and discomfort for occupants.
The heat anticipator is a resistor that is part of a thermostat control mechanism in some heating systems. It is typically a wire-wound resistor that helps regulate the cycling of the heating system by anticipating the heat demand and shutting off the heating element before the desired temperature is reached.
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First check your thermostat to determine if the anticipator is set correctly and is operating properly.
An anticipator is a device in a thermostat which determines when to turn on or shut off the heating or cooling mechanism.
Is a slider for the "adjustable heat anticipator assembly"
A cold anticipator
In the instruction manual for the furnace, it will either give you the heat anticipator setting or instruct you how to do it. If its digital, well then follow the thermostat instructions
The heat anticipator setting on a thermostat helps prevent temperature overshoot by shutting off the heating system slightly before the set temperature is reached. It is typically set according to the type of heating system being used. Adjusting the heat anticipator can help improve energy efficiency and comfort in the home.
it may blow cold air due to the fact that the heat anticipator on your thermostat may be set to long. you can change useing your owners manual for your thermostat but you should have a service tech do it