The Advantages of Smart/Programmable Thermostat Installation
Are you needing budget-friendly solutions to upgrade home comfort and system performance? Installing a programmable thermostat could be an ideal solution. This simple upgrade can improve your day-to-day comfort schedule and save on energy costs. If you’re still on the fence, learn the many advantages of controlling the heating and cooling with a programmable thermostat and top tips for seeing the best results.
Convenience and Comfort in Balance
Programmable thermostat models are intended for ease of use. After installation is complete, you’ll no longer need to update your thermostat settings several times a day. Alternatively, you can program it once and not worry about it. Any kind of setback periods you program are balanced back out with a recovery period, meaning your home then warms up or cools down again soon before you return or wake up without extra effort on your part.
Saving Energy and Money with Efficiency
Maybe the most compelling reason to switch to a programmable thermostat is the ability to cut down on energy use and reduce bills. For the highest possible savings, schedule the 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 expenses.
Less Risk of Wear and Tear
Climate control for an empty home doesn’t just mean wasting energy, it also means straining your HVAC equipment. Temperature setbacks give your heating and cooling time to rest, helping prolong the system’s life span. Plus, with less starting and stopping caused by making slight temperature adjustments throughout the day, you reduce system wear and tear, achieving fewer operational interruptions and fewer repairs.
Lock the Settings
Smart and programmable thermostats feature screen-locking abilities that prevent unauthorized updates to your HVAC settings, which is particularly helpful for large families. These types of features ensure your energy-saving schedule isn’t tampered with, keeping your settings secure and your home efficient and cozy.
Industry-Leading Dependability
Modern standards of temperature control means a home remains at your desired comfort level through every season. With your desired temperatures programmed for the suitable periods of day, you won’t always need to remember to adjust the thermostat before you go to work or to bed. Trust the thermostat to remember your preferences precisely, with a precise digital reading that takes away the guesswork that comes with old analog models. Modern programmable thermostats also come with a battery backup for power outages and are less prone to errors than manual models.
More Smart Features
Top-of-the-line programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi features like remote access. Wi-Fi-compatible smart thermostats let you adjust the settings from wherever you are with help from a mobile app. And by integrating a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, adjusting settings by voice is also possible.
Some smart thermostats have self-improving behavior too, allowing them to start understanding your preferences and fine-tune the schedule automatically over time for optimal efficiency and comfort. You can also look up energy you learn more about how you use energy and identify opportunities for further savings.
Tips for Setting Your Programmable or Smart Thermostat:
Consider these helpful hints to maximize the benefits of programmable thermostats:
- Create your ideal programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you will see they have several scheduling options. Scheduling will often include 5+2 programming with a steady weekday schedule and a single setting for the weekend. Select the option that most perfectly suits your lifestyle and comfort preferences.
- Program multiple settings per day: Most programmable thermostats provide usually four time periods you can schedule for different times of day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Choose the time and temperature you prefer best for each or disable those you don’t require.
- Limit when you override the settings: Even though it might be tempting to override the set temperature when it’s uncomfortable, too many changes will work against all your energy-saving efforts. Think about changing clothes or altering the airflow in the room before you head to the thermostat.
- Rely on the “permanent” hold appropriately: Normally, choosing to override the current settings means the thermostat defaults to its normal schedule when the next preprogrammed time kicks in. That being said, if you’re heading out for a few days, engage the permanent hold to conserve energy by keeping your home at a less comfortable but efficient temperature for as long as you’re gone.
Boost Your Sense of Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat
If you’re ready to upgrade to a programmable or smart thermostat, A1 Chesney Service Experts would be thrilled to help you in getting started. One of our certified thermostat specialists can install the device and illustrate the best ways to use it. And with support from our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us to deliver service that goes 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.
