Smart, Programmable Thermostats and the Benefits of Installing One

Are you looking for budget-friendly solutions to improve home comfort and system performance? Upgrading to a programmable thermostat could be the perfect answer. This simple upgrade can streamline your daily comfort needs and save on energy costs. If you still haven’t decided, learn the many advantages of controlling your HVAC system with programmable thermostat installation and our suggestions for seeing the best results.

Comfort with Convenience

Thermostats with programmable settings are intended for simplicity. After installation is complete, you won’t have to constantly tweak your thermostat settings multiple times every day. Instead, you can set it and forget it. Any kind of setback periods in place are balanced back out with a recovery period, meaning your home automatically adjusts its temperature again soon before you get home or get up in the morning without extra effort on your part.

Saving Through High Energy Efficiency

An equally convincing reason that justifies programmable thermostat installation is the capability to cut down on energy use and reduce bills. For year-round savings, schedule the desired temperature for different times of the day or days of the week. Remember to add 8- to 10-degree setback periods for when you’re sleeping or away from home to save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs.

Less Wear and Tear

Heating or cooling a home you’re not even inside doesn’t just waste energy, it also means straining delicate or moving parts. Temperature setbacks help provide your HVAC some downtime, helping to extend the system’s life span. In addition, with less short cycling caused by smaller temperature adjustments throughout the day, you help cut down on system wear and tear, which also means less downtime and minimal maintenance needs.

Lock the Settings

Smart or programmable thermostats feature the ability to lock the screen that help stop unapproved updates to your HVAC settings, which is beneficial for large families. This feature ensures your energy-saving schedule isn’t tampered with, keeping your settings in place and your home comfortable and efficient. 

Industry-Leading Dependability 

Fine-tuned temperature control means your living space remains at your preferred temperature through every season. With your favorite settings programmed for the right moments of 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 follow the right schedule precisely, with a precise digital reading that removes the guesswork that comes with conventional analog models. Modern programmable thermostats also have a battery backup for power outages and are less prone to errors than manual models. 

Additional Smart Features 

Smart models of programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi capabilities. Internet-compatible smart thermostats enable you to update the thermostat’s settings from anywhere using a mobile app. And by using a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, you can even enjoy voice control.

The smartest of the smart thermostats have learning capabilities too, which allows them to learn about your comfort preferences and fine-tune the schedule automatically over time for maximum savings and comfort. You’ll even be given energy use reports for helping you learn more about how you use energy and create strategies for even more savings.

How to Set Up Your Programmable or Smart Thermostat:

Consider these useful strategies to enjoy even more of the benefits of installing a programmable thermostat:

1. Establish what you need for an efficient programming schedule: As you explore different thermostats, you might notice they have different scheduling options. These may include seven-day programming for unique settings each day. Work with the option that is most appropriate for your lifestyle.

2. Program multiple settings per day: The majority of programmable thermostats offer about four time periods you can schedule for throughout the day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Figure out the time and temperature you want for each or omit those you don’t need.

3. Minimize overriding the settings: Although it’s convenient to override the set temperature as soon as uncomfortable, too many changes will undermine your energy-saving efforts. Think about putting on different clothes or tweaking the room’s airflow before you modify the thermostat.

4. Use the “permanent” hold appropriately: Ordinarily, when you override a setting, the thermostat defaults to its normal schedule once the next preprogrammed time arrives. That being said, if you’re going on a trip for a few days, use the permanent hold to reduce energy usage by keeping your home at a less cozy yet more economical temperature for as long as you’re gone.

Enhance Home Comfort with Programmable Thermostats

If you’re ready to upgrade to a smart or programmable thermostat, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning would be happy to help you make the right choice. One of our qualified thermostat specialists can set up your new thermostat and demonstrate how to use it. And thanks to our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us for the standard of customer service that exceeds your expectations. If you want to know how to see how many improvements a programmable thermostat can make, contact us to learn about installing one.