Smart, Programmable Thermostats and the Benefits of Installing One

Are you hoping for budget-friendly solutions to enhance home comfort and efficiency? Adding a programmable thermostat could be an ideal solution. This simple upgrade can enhance your day-to-day comfort and save you money. If you’re almost convinced, here are many more advantages of controlling your HVAC system with a programmable thermostat and our suggestions for seeing the best results.

Comfort with Convenience

Programmable thermostat models are designed for simplicity. Once you have one, you won’t have to update your thermostat settings several times a day. Instead, you can set up an automatic schedule and then relax. All setback periods you program are evened out with a recovery period, which means your home automatically becomes warmer or cooler again soon before you arrive home or wake up without additional effort on your part.

Saving Energy and Money with Efficiency

Maybe the most convincing reason to find a smart programmable thermostat is the potential to save energy and money. For year-round savings, set your desired temperature for various parts of the day or days of the week. Keep in mind that it helps to add 8- to 10-degree setback periods while you’re asleep or away from home to hopefully save up to 10% on heating and cooling expenses.

Less Strain to Components

Maintaining mild temps for a home you’re not even inside doesn’t just expend unneeded energy, it also puts more strain on your HVAC system. Temperature setbacks give your heating and cooling a break, contributing to a longer life span. What’s more, with less short cycling caused by smaller temperature adjustments too many times during the day, you help cut down on system wear and tear, translating to less downtime and minimal maintenance needs.

Lock the Settings

Smart or programmable thermostats include screen-locking abilities that limit any unauthorized adjustments to your HVAC schedule, which is ideal for differences in temperature preferences. Such features ensure your energy-saving schedule isn’t tampered with, keeping your settings as they are and your home efficient and cozy. 

Outstanding Dependability 

Trustworthy temperature control means it’s easier than ever to ensure your home remains at your preferred temperature through every season. With your favorite settings programmed at the suitable periods of day, you never have to remember to adjust the thermostat before you leave for work or it’s time to go to bed. You can depend on the thermostat to remember your preferences precisely, with an accurate digital readout that eliminates the guesswork that comes with traditional analog models. Our programmable thermostats even include a battery backup in case the home experiences power outages and are less prone to errors than manual designs. 

Key Smart Features 

The smartest programmable thermostats have wireless connectivity. These smart thermostats allow 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.

Some smart thermostats have the ability to learn your preferences too, which allows them to understand your habits and make adjustments automatically over time for maximum savings and comfort. You can even review energy use reports for helping you learn more about how you use energy and create strategies for even more savings.

Setting Up Your Programmable Thermostat:

Use these helpful hints to enjoy even more of the benefits of installing a programmable thermostat:

1. Create your ideal programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you’ll discover they have multiple scheduling options. Scheduling will often include 5+2 programming with a steady weekday schedule and a single setting for the weekend. Opt for the option that best matches your comfort preferences.

2. Set up different preferences each day: Smart models of programmable thermostats provide at least four time periods you can use when creating a schedule each day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Select the time and temperature you wish for each or restrict those you don’t need.

3. Try not to override settings: Even though it might be tempting to override the current settings for the temperature as soon as uncomfortable, too many changes will go against your energy-saving efforts. Try adding or removing a layer of clothes or tweaking the airflow in the room before you adjust the thermostat.

4. Implement the “permanent” hold appropriately: Ordinarily, overriding the settings means the thermostat also goes back to its normal schedule as soon as the next preprogrammed time arrives. However, if you’re heading out for a few days, now’s the time to use the permanent hold to conserve energy by keeping your home at a less comfortable but efficient temperature for the length of your trip.

Enhance Home Comfort with Programmable Thermostats

Whenever 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. Any of our experienced installers can set up your new thermostat and illustrate the best ways to use it. And thanks to our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can trust us to deliver service that goes beyond your expectations. When you’re ready to see how many improvements a programmable thermostat can make, contact us for details about installation.