What’s the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?
If you are on the lookout for ways to stay comfortable in your Fort Lauderdale home while saving on your expenses, you might want to consider upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have updated quite a bit from setting the temperature and walking away and Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning has a variety of choices to meet your unique needs.
The most common types of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a variety of options and features from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.
What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats?
- Programmable thermostats allow you to pre-set temperatures for a variety of times of the day and week. You can setup the thermostat so that it provides different temperatures during the day when no one is in your house, or at night when everyone is snoozing. There’s no need to expend energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when no one is there, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by adjusting the temperature automatically. You can leave with one less thing to worry about.
- Smart thermostats take it a step further and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature alterations that you make and learn from your behavior which means it can begin making changes on its own. A lot of the newer and more advanced thermostats use your home’s Wi-Fi network, meaning you can control your home’s temperature throughout your home using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be set up to gather your energy usage numbers on a website.
Whether you go with a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be dependent on your unique needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a tad more because of the extra features, both programmable and smart thermostats are good ways to save on your energy costs while being sure you are comfortable in your Fort Lauderdale home.
If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or other ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 954-736-4314 or request an appointment online and our specialists will be happy to help you.