With the increasing costs of virtually everything these days, finding ways to cut your energy bills can help you with your budget. You have a lot of energy-efficient options when it comes to heating and cooling, and a smart thermostat is one of them. Learning how to use the different features and options on a smart thermostat could save you hundreds of dollars each year on your utility bill, money you can put to better use elsewhere.
What is a Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat is a device used in place of your traditional heating and cooling thermostat that offers advanced features to help you better control the comfort of your home. These smart devices are Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to set, program, and access information from anywhere, even when you are away from home. Some smart thermostats vary in design and function, but all give you the power to program your furnace or air conditioner settings and adjust the temperature inside your home as needed. Read on as we break down the benefits a smart thermostat provides, making it a great way to save energy in your home.
Program Your Preferences
A smart thermostat allows you to program your heating and cooling preferences. You can set the thermostat so that the temperature changes every morning when you leave for work and returns to your preferred temperature when you return home. This feature allows you to remain comfortable while you are at home but lowers your energy consumption while your house sits empty. Lowering your energy demands when the house is empty or while you are sleeping is a great way to cut costs. With a smart thermostat, you can make these settings to avoid adjusting the thermostat every time.
Access From Anywhere
A Wi-Fi-connected smart thermostat means you can access your device from anywhere using a simple app on your phone or tablet. Imagine you are at work and realize you’ll be much later than usual in getting home. If you’d like to take advantage of saving energy, you can simply open the app on your phone and change the temperature setting in your home to avoid wasting heat or air conditioning while the house is empty. If the weather changes drastically before you arrive home, you can change the setting to ensure your house is comfortable when you get home. Having your thermostat at your fingertips no matter where you are in the world helps you better control your energy usage and can make a world of difference on your utility bill.
Learn Your Habits
Many smart thermostats provide data on your energy consumption and habits through the connected app. Through this app, you’ll be able to see how much energy you use, the average setting of the thermostat from month to month, and even learn ways to save energy. The information varies based on your particular model but most smart thermostat apps offer you basic information about your heating and cooling demands and offer you tips and tools to cut your consumption even further. You can browse this data and take steps to cut your costs, lowering your utility bills.
Let the Thermostat Learn Your Preferences
Advanced smart thermostats may offer the ability of the device to learn your habits over time and make adjustments for you. This feature allows the thermostat to change the temperature inside your home without you having to worry about it at all. Sometimes we program our thermostats but realize we need better comfort from time to time, but don’t think to change our programming. For example, the smart device may find that you are lowering the temperature on weekends when you don’t have any programming set up and may make the adjustment for you before you even think about doing it.
Installing a smart thermostat for your heating and cooling system is an excellent way to monitor, control, and reduce your energy consumption. At Bone Heating & Cooling, we have expert technicians prepared to install your new device and show you the ropes, helping you start saving on energy costs right away. In addition, our company provides top-quality heating and cooling services such as installations of new HVAC units, repairs, and maintenance. We also offer ductwork, fireplace, and water heater services.
Start saving energy in your Festus home today with a smart thermostat from Bone Heating & Cooling.
