Every day we use a wide variety of smart technologies to make our lives easier, so why not make home comfort easier with a smart thermostat? Smart thermostat technology makes it simple and convenient to keep your home at an optimal temperature each day throughout the year. Not to mention, smart thermostats can help homeowners save money on energy bills by allowing them to heat and cool their homes more efficiently.
What is a Smart Thermostat?
A smart thermostat is a temperature controlling device that is used as part of a home automation system. These devices connect to the user’s smart device via Wi-Fi, allowing homeowners to control temperature and other home comfort settings such as humidity at any time and from any location right from the convenience of their smartphone or tablet.
There are a variety of different types of smart thermostats. Most smart thermostats allow you to create a schedule indicating when the home needs to be heated or cooled. This allows you to reduce energy waste while the home is unoccupied. Some smart devices even “learn” your schedule and habits, helping you automate the home comfort process. Some smart thermostats also allow you to control more than just temperature, including controls for humidity levels and zone control.
Benefits of a Smart Thermostat
One of the greatest benefits of using a smart thermostat is that this device gives you greater control over your home comfort. Depending on the device that you purchase and what your home comfort system includes, you can use your smart thermostat device to monitor and adjust temperature, humidity levels, and air flow throughout your home, adjusting these controls to make your home comfortable for every member of your family. Not to mention, you can do all of this remotely from your smart device.
In addition to providing greater control over the home environment, smart thermostats can also help homeowners cut down on energy waste and thus lower their monthly electric bills. With a smart thermostat, you will never have to worry about leaving the AC on full blast in an empty house. You can program your smart thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures during times of the week when no one will be home or use your smartphone to adjust the temperature from your office.
Not only does it help you save money by allowing you to use your HVAC system more efficiently, but most smart thermostats also offer maintenance reminders like when you need a tune-up or when it is time to change your air filter. Keeping up with routine maintenance is important for keeping your heating and cooling system running efficiently and preventing unnecessary breakdowns. This will ultimately save you money in the long run by allowing you to get the most out of your HVAC system.
If you would like more information on your smart thermostat options or want to upgrade your thermostat today, call the HVAC experts at Efficient Systems. We would be happy to help you find the right products for your home comfort needs.
