Smart, Programmable Thermostats and the Benefits of Installing One

Are you looking for budget-friendly solutions to improve home comfort and overall efficiency? Installing a programmable thermostat could be just what you need. Upgrading can enhance your day-to-day comfort and save on energy costs. If you’re still on the fence, learn the many advantages of managing your home comfort system with a smart thermostat and top tips for leveraging yours for maximum benefit.

Convenience and Comfort in Balance

Programmable thermostats are intended for simplicity. Once you have one, you won’t have to change your thermostat manually multiple times every day. Instead, you can set up an automatic schedule and then relax. Any kind of setback periods in place are evened out with a recovery period, where your home automatically adjusts its temperature again soon before you get home or get up in the morning without added effort on your part.

Energy Efficiency Savings

Another obvious reason that justifies programmable thermostat installation is the ability to lower your HVAC’s energy consumption and save on costs. For optimal savings, set your desired temperature for different periods or days of the week. Remember to include 8- to 10-degree setback periods overnight or while away from home to save up to 10% on heating and cooling bills.

Less Strain to Components

Maintaining mild temps for a home you’re not even inside doesn’t just expend unneeded energy, it also means straining your HVAC equipment. Temperature setbacks give your heating and cooling some downtime, contributing to a longer life span. Plus, with less short cycling caused by making slight temperature adjustments too many times during the day, you reduce system wear and tear, achieving fewer operational interruptions and fewer repairs.

Lock Your Thermostat Settings

Smart and programmable thermostats feature screen-locking abilities that prevent unapproved adjustments to your HVAC preferences, which is ideal for large families. Such features ensure your energy-saving schedule isn’t tampered with, keeping your settings as they are and your home in comfortable condition. 

Industry-Leading Dependability 

Modern standards of temperature control means it’s easier than ever to ensure your home remains at your preferred temperature at all times. With your preferred temperature settings programmed at the appropriate times each day, you won’t always need to remember to change the thermostat settings before you leave for work or it’s time to go to bed. You can trust the device to maintain your settings precisely, with an exact digital display reading that removes the guesswork associated with conventional analog models. Our programmable thermostats are even designed with a battery backup for power outages and are less prone to errors than manual models. 

Other Smart Features 

The most advanced programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi capabilities. Internet-compatible smart thermostats let you manage your heating and cooling settings from wherever you are using a mobile app. And by using a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, you can even control the thermostat with your voice.

Many of these smart thermostats have the ability to learn your preferences too, allowing them to understand your habits and adjust settings automatically over time for optimal efficiency and comfort. You’ll even be given energy use reports for helping you get insights into your energy use and create strategies for even more savings.

Setting Up Your Smart or Programmable Thermostat:

Remember these helpful hints to maximize the benefits of your programmable thermostat:

1. Choose the right programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you might notice they have several scheduling options. These may include 5+2 programming with a steady weekday schedule and a single setting for the weekend. Pick the option that most closely aligns with your idea of comfort.

2. Program multiple settings per day: Nearly all programmable thermostats feature usually four time periods you can schedule each day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Work out the time and temperature you wish for each or avoid those you don’t want.

3. Override settings sparingly: While it’s handy to override the current settings for the temperature as soon as uncomfortable, doing so too often will undermine your energy-saving efforts. Consider changing clothes or modifying the airflow in the room before you touch the thermostat.

4. Only use the “permanent” hold appropriately: Typically, choosing to override the current settings means the thermostat will resume its normal schedule once the next preprogrammed time is here. However, if you’re going away for a few days, now’s the time to use the permanent hold to reduce energy usage by keeping your home at a less comfortable but efficient temperature for as long as you’re gone.

Complete Home Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat

Whenever you’re ready to make the switch to a smart or programmable thermostat, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning would be more than happy to help you on this journey. One of our certified thermostat specialists can install the device and explain how to use it. And thanks to our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us for customer service that goes above and beyond your expectations. If you want to know how to experience the difference a programmable thermostat can make, contact us to learn about installing one.