Get Smart and Save Energy with the Right Thermostat 

Improve HVAC Performance with this Inexpensive Upgrade

Energy bills are always the hidden “gotcha” for most homeowners. After all, everybody wants indoor comfort, but who ever expects it to cost so darn much? Here’s a pro tip: one of the best ways to both improve HVAC performance and keep your energy bills low is by upgrading to a smart thermostat. Today’s models come with features that let you take control of your energy usage to make lowering your consumption easy.  Check out some ways that a smart thermostat can help:

Temperature Control

Smart thermostats let you decide on precise temperature settings 24 hours a day, so your HVAC system operates only when necessary. Old school thermostats unfortunately have a significant  margin of error that often leads to overheating or overcooling your home. It’s also easy to forget an old fashioned model, leaving it on or off at the wrong times. In contrast, you only have to schedule a smart thermostat once, keeping it at a comfortable temperature for when folks are home to enjoy it. You’ll reduce the load on your system and you guessed it…keep bills low.

Remote Access

Gone to Hawaii and left Fido with the housesitter? Most smart thermostats let you connect with Wi-Fi,  so you can control your home’s temperature from your smartphone or iPad. This means no one will crank the AC or the heat without your permission. Remote access also means you can adjust the thermostat from the golf course or even the drive-thru, avoiding heating or cooling your home when you’re not there.

Smart Thermostats Can Learn

Some  high-end thermostats offer significant learning features that analyze your daily routines and adjust settings automatically. These models translate into even more customized heating and cooling.

Get Your Energy Usage Report

Many smart thermostats provide data with detailed energy usage reports. These come loaded with insights into your home’s heating and cooling patterns, helping you to pinpoint when and where you might be using more energy than necessary. Armed with these numbers, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about adjusting your thermostat settings or schedules.

Create Zoned Heating and Cooling

Some smart thermostats allow you to use zoned heating and cooling by letting you control temperatures in different areas of your home independently. You’ll avoid wasting energy by only heating or cooling the areas of your home you actually use. This alone can make a huge difference in your energy consumption and utility bills.

Coordinate with Your Other Smart Home Technology

Some smart thermostats can coordinate with other smart home devices. Coupled with other smart home technologies like occupancy sensors, your system will detect when a room is empty and adjust the temperature accordingly. Not to mention, you can change the household temp without leaving the couch. Just tell Alexa!

The future is here. With a smart thermostat, you can lower your energy usage and your utility bills. And who knows? Someday your smart thermostat may also be able to do other things, like drive a car or make your toast. But for now, skip an automated breakfast…. and at least enjoy lower energy costs.

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