During summer, your air conditioner works overtime to keep your home cool and your family comfortable. However, working day and night can cause your energy bills to spike. To help you gain control without minimizing your comfort, consider a thermostat replacement from Central Heating.
We have a variety of wifi thermostats and programmable options to help you take control over your home cooling while saving you money in the process.
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4 Benefits of a Smart Thermostat Installation
If you’re still using an old thermostat, you may be spending more on your energy costs than required. If you’ve never considered a smart thermostat, here are four reasons you should.
Bring Energy Costs Under Control
The greatest benefit to installing a smart thermostat is the cost savings you get by bringing your energy use under control. With a programmable thermostat, you can set it to run only when you’re home instead of running all day when you’re at work, and the kids are at school. You can program a smart thermostat to kick on an hour before you get home, so the house is cool and comfortable once you arrive.
Track Energy Usage
Most digital thermostats allow you to track your air conditioner's energy usage so you can build a profile that details your usage over time. This information can help you adjust your heating and cooling preferences to maximize efficiency and cost savings.
Remotely Control Your Thermostat
Another benefit of a wireless thermostat is controlling the system remotely from your smartphone, tablet or computer. If you’re coming home earlier than expected, you can log into the thermostat app and tell the system to begin cooling or heating, so the home is at the perfect temperature when you get there.
Easy Installation
Installing a smart thermostat doesn’t require a major overhaul of your electrical system or complicated installation. In fact, most smart thermostat installations can be done in about an hour with minimal mess or hassle.
If you’re still unsure if a programmable thermostat is right for you, call one of our experts at Central Heating to discuss it and get more information.
What’s the Difference Between a Smart Thermostat & a Wireless Thermostat?
If you’re intrigued about the convenience and cost savings you can get by upgrading your thermostat, but don’t know which type will work best for you, here are the key differences between a wireless and a smart thermostat.
The truth is, the most important features people look for in smart thermostats can be found in a wifi thermostat, including:
- The ability to control the thermostat via an app on your phone.
- The ability to set preferences.
- Easy installation.
- Integration with smart home technology like Google Home and Apple HomeKit.
- Granular control over temperature, which reduces energy costs.
The most significant difference between these two types of thermostats is the price. On average, a WiFi thermostat costs about $100 less than a smart thermostat.
Of course, other differences may make you lean one way or the other. Contact one of our technicians to set up a no-obligation consultation.
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How to Use a Programmable Thermostat for Maximum Energy Savings
Like so many other things in our lives, the thermostat has undergone significant technological advances. Today’s programmable and smart thermostats allow you to gain greater control over your home’s heating and cooling and your utility bills.
But what’s the best way to maximize energy efficiency from one of these devices?
- To ensure your thermostat is accurate, it’s best to install the system out of direct sunlight and away from doors or windows.
- Program the thermostat, so your waking temperature begins about 20 minutes before you get out of bed, and the coming home temperature about 20 minutes before you arrive back home.
- If the house will be empty for more than four hours, set the temperature lower to save energy.
- During summer, set the temperature five degrees higher than usual and in winter, set it five degrees lower.
- If your system has the capability, set the Home and Away functions, which use motion sensors or a smartphone app to detect whether you’re home or out.
- Set climate zones to adjust temperatures in rooms you’re not occupying to save energy.
