The Advantages of Smart/Programmable Thermostat Installation

Are you looking for cost-effective methods to improve home comfort and efficiency? Installing a programmable thermostat could be an ideal solution. This simple upgrade can improve your day-to-day comfort schedule and save you money. If you still haven’t decided, here are many more advantages of controlling your HVAC system with a smart thermostat and top tips for getting the most out of this innovation.

Comfort with Convenience

Programmable thermostats are intended for ease of use. After installation is complete, you won’t have to constantly tweak your thermostat settings over and over again each day. Instead, you can set up an automatic schedule and then relax. Any setback periods in place are counterbalanced with a recovery period, where your home then adjusts its temperature shortly before you get home or start your day without extra effort on your part.

Energy Efficiency Savings

Another obvious reason to find a smart programmable thermostat 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. Keep in mind that it helps to include 8- to 10-degree setback periods for when you’re sleeping or away from home for saving 10% on heating and cooling bills.

Less Damage from Daily Use

Heating or cooling a vacant house doesn’t just expend unneeded energy, it also overstresses delicate or moving parts. Temperature setbacks give your furnace and air conditioner time to rest, helping to extend the system’s life span. What’s more, with less starting and stopping caused by making small temperature adjustments throughout the day, you scale back adding to any system wear and tear, achieving fewer operational interruptions and fewer repairs.

Settings You Can Lock In

Smart and programmable thermostats also come with the ability to lock the screen that help stop unapproved adjustments to your HVAC settings, which is ideal for differences in temperature preferences. Such features ensure your energy-saving settings are never tampered with, keeping your settings as intended and your home in comfortable condition. 

Industry-Leading Dependability 

Fine-tuned temperature control means it’s easier than ever to ensure your home remains at your preferred temperature for summer and winter alike. With your preferences programmed for the right moments every day, you don’t have to constantly remember to move to other settings before leaving the house or going to bed. Trust the thermostat to follow the right schedule accurately, with an accurate digital readout that takes away the guesswork that used to be a headache with traditional analog models. Modern programmable thermostats also come with a battery backup in case the home experiences power outages and are less prone to errors than manual options. 

Additional Smart Features 

The most advanced programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi capabilities. Internet-compatible smart thermostats allow you to update the thermostat’s settings from wherever you are with help from a mobile app. If you have a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, adjusting settings by voice is also possible.

The smartest of the smart thermostats have the ability to learn your preferences too, enabling them to understand your habits and adjust settings automatically over time for maximum savings and comfort. You can even review energy usage reports to help you get insights into your energy use and identify opportunities for further savings.

Designing the Best Schedule for Your Programmable or Smart Thermostat:

Try out these practical tips to maximize the benefits of installing a programmable thermostat:

1. Establish what you need for an efficient programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you’ll discover they have various scheduling options. These may include 5-1-1 programming for consistent weekdays and individual weekend settings. Work with the option that most closely aligns with your idea of comfort.

2. Create different settings for different times of day: The majority of programmable thermostats feature about four time periods you can schedule for throughout the day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Work out the time and temperature you want for each or restrict those you don’t want.

3. Override settings sparingly: Even though it might be tempting to override the current temperature whenever you’re uncomfortable, excessive adjustments undermine your energy-saving efforts. Try changing clothes or altering the airflow in the room before you change the thermostat.

4. Implement the “permanent” hold appropriately: Ordinarily, when you override a setting, the thermostat also goes back to its normal schedule once the next preprogrammed time arrives. At the same time, if you’re leaving town for a few days, engage 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 Your Control Over Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat

If you’re ready to make the switch to a smart or programmable thermostat, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning would be more than happy to help you on this journey. Any of our experienced installers can set up your new thermostat and walk you through how to use it. And with support from our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us for the standard of customer service that exceeds your expectations. If you’re ready to experience the difference a programmable thermostat can make, contact us for a free quote.