If you put a sensor in your living room (see the house graphic), your thermostat can shut off heating when the air in your living room reaches 70°F (21°C) helping to keep you more comfortable while you’re using that room. However, other parts of your home, such as the second floor, can get a little warmer than the living room. For example, your upstairs rooms might heat up to 73°F (23°C).

When it comes to repairing RPZ valves, it's critical to enlist the services of a professional plumber who is licensed in backflow prevention. These experts have the necessary knowledge, training, and tools to accurately diagnose issues with your RPZ valves and provide reliable repairs. Attempting to fix these problems on your own can lead to further damage and potential health risks.

Nest Temperature Sensors can let your Nest thermostat know the temperature in other rooms, such as the living room or your bedroom, to help keep you more comfortable there. You can even schedule when your temperature sensors are active, so your thermostat will know when to focus on keeping a specific room comfortable. For instance, you can schedule a sensor in your bedroom to be active at night so it’s the temperature you like for sleeping.

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RPZ valves, or Reduced Pressure Zone valves, are an essential component of your home's plumbing system. These valves work to prevent backflow, which occurs when contaminated water flows back into the clean water supply. Backflow can result in serious health risks, as it can introduce harmful bacteria and chemicals into your drinking water. RPZ valves are designed to create a physical barrier that prevents contaminated water from entering the potable water supply. If you have a lawn irrigation system, fire sprinkler system, or built in swimming pool, you should have these valves on the inside or outside of your home. Some businesses and medical offices require these valves as well.

While a temperature sensor can help keep you more comfortable, your system will probably need to work a bit harder when your sensor is scheduled to be active. So you might notice an increase in energy use in your thermostat’s energy history and your monthly Nest Home Report.

There are several common issues that can arise with RPZ valves, including leaks, pressure fluctuations, and malfunctioning check valves. Leaks can occur due to worn seals or damaged components, compromising the integrity of the valve. Pressure fluctuations can cause the valve to fail to function properly, leading to potential backflow. Malfunctioning check valves may not close properly, allowing contaminated water to flow back into the clean water supply. Valves can also freeze or burst if not properly winterized.

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The Google Nest Temperature Sensor can help improve your comfort if it’s a few degrees cooler or warmer than you like in a specific room or area of your home. Your Google Nest thermostat will use the sensor’s temperature to more accurately heat or cool that room.

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Using a temperature sensor can increase your average energy use because your system will be working harder to heat or cool a room it wasn’t monitoring. But in some cases, you may see a significant increase in energy use because of where you’ve placed your sensor.

Some signs that may indicate your RPZ valves are experiencing issues are visible leaks around the valve, changes in water pressure, or discolored water coming from your taps. You may also notice strange noises, such as banging or hissing, coming from the valve. If you observe any of these signs, it's important to address the issue promptly to prevent potential water contamination.

Implementing a consistent preventative maintenance schedule for your RPZ valves not only protects your family’s health but also contributes to the overall safety and efficiency of your home’s plumbing system.

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Your Nest Temperature Sensor and Nest thermostat are designed to help prevent running your system too hard. If the temperature difference between where your Nest thermostat and sensor are installed is more than a few degrees, you may see an M12 error on your thermostat or a message from the Nest app that suggests moving your sensor.

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The Nest Temperature Sensor wirelessly connects to your thermostat. After you connect your temperature sensor to your thermostat with the Nest app, you can set a schedule for it.

Reach out to Jim Dhamer Plumbing & Sewer, Inc. at (630) 964-2222 to learn more about how to take care of your RPZ valves or schedule your inspection and test today!

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As a homeowner, it's important to be aware of the potential issues that can arise with your RPZ valves. These valves play a crucial role in preventing backflow and ensuring the safety of your drinking water. By understanding how to recognize common problems with RPZ valves, you can protect your home and family from potential water contamination. In this blog post, we will discuss the signs that indicate your RPZ valves may be malfunctioning and the steps you can take to address these issues.

While the sensor is scheduled to be active, your thermostat will use the sensor’s temperature instead of its own internal temperature sensors.

Preventative maintenance is key to ensuring the long-term reliability and functionality of RPZ valves. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before they escalate into major problems, safeguarding your home’s water supply from contamination. Here are several steps homeowners can take to maintain their RPZ valves:

A certified plumber will not only fix the current issue but also perform a comprehensive inspection to ensure all components of your plumbing system are in optimal condition. They can also advise on preventive maintenance to avoid future problems with your RPZ valves.

For example, you set your thermostat to 70°F (21°C) to keep your home comfortable. But your thermostat shuts off when the air near your thermostat is about 70°F (21°C). Other parts of your house, such as your living room, might only be 68 °F (20 °C).

In conclusion, RPZ valves are a critical component of your home's plumbing system, playing a pivotal role in safeguarding your drinking water from contamination due to backflow. By being vigilant about the common issues that can affect these valves and understanding the signs that indicate potential problems, you can take proactive steps to ensure the safety and purity of your water supply.

A temperature sensor can be helpful, but it’s not a cure-all. If you put it on an uninsulated or poorly insulated room, such as a porch or basement, or a room that has a lot of large windows, your system will have to work a lot harder to keep that room comfortable.

Most homes aren’t the same temperature in every room since the number of windows, insulation, and room size can all vary. In addition, your thermostat may be in a place where you don’t spend much time such as a hallway, alcove, stairwell, or even a closet. Or if your thermostat is downstairs, you may be too cold or too warm when you’re upstairs in the bedroom. These situations can cause your thermostat to underheat or undercool certain areas or rooms in your home.

Remember, the key to preventing significant issues lies in annual inspections, timely maintenance, and the expertise of certified plumbers specializing in backflow prevention. Protecting your home's water quality is not just about immediate fixes but also about investing in the long-term health and safety of your environment.

If your thermostat notices that your system is running a lot harder when your sensor is active, and possibly wasting too much energy, it will warn you with an error message.

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Inefficient heating or cooling systems can also cause larger temperature differences between rooms. For instance, rooms that are further away from your system can sometimes be warmer or cooler than the rest of your home.

If other rooms in your home are uncomfortable while your temperature sensor is active, you may want to simply change the temperature on your thermostat a few degrees until you find a temperature balance that feels good throughout your home.