Smart, Programmable Thermostats and the Benefits of Installing One

Are you looking for budget-friendly solutions to upgrade home comfort and overall efficiency? Adding a programmable thermostat could be just what you need. Programmable models can enhance your day-to-day comfort and save you money. If you still haven’t decided, learn the many advantages of managing your home comfort system with a smart thermostat and our suggestions for getting the most out of this innovation.

Convenience and Comfort in Balance

Programmable thermostat models are intended for ease of use. After initial setup is finished, you’ll no longer need to change your thermostat manually multiple times every day. Alternatively, you can set it and forget it. All setback periods you program are balanced back out with a recovery period, which means your home then adjusts its temperature again soon before you arrive home or start your day without added effort on your part.

Saving Energy and Money with Efficiency

Another compelling reason to find a smart programmable thermostat is the capability to cut down on energy use and reduce bills. For the highest possible savings, set your desired temperature for various parts of the day or days of the week. Don’t forget to include 8- to 10-degree setback periods for when you’re sleeping or away from home to save up to 10% on heating and cooling bills.

Less Strain to Components

Climate control for an empty home doesn’t just waste energy, it also means straining your HVAC equipment. Temperature setbacks help provide your furnace and air conditioner time to rest, potentially even expanding the system’s life span. What’s more, with less short cycling caused by making small temperature adjustments during the day, you limit system wear and tear, which also means less downtime and a smaller need for repairs.

Lock Your Thermostat Settings

Programmable thermostats also come with lockable interfaces that prevent unauthorized adjustments to your HVAC schedule, which is particularly helpful for differences in temperature preferences. Such features ensure your energy-saving strategies are not tampered with, keeping your settings in place and your home in comfortable condition. 

Industry-Leading Reliability 

Reliable temperature control means it’s easier than ever to ensure your home remains at your preferred temperature for summer and winter alike. With your desired temperatures programmed for the appropriate times every day, you never have to remember to adjust the thermostat before you go to work or to bed. You can depend on the thermostat to follow your schedule to the minute, with an exact digital display reading that eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional analog models. Our programmable thermostats are even designed with a battery backup in case the home experiences power outages and are less likely to malfunction than manual thermostats. 

Key Smart Features 

Smart models of programmable thermostats have wireless connectivity. These smart thermostats let you update the thermostat’s settings from wherever you are through a mobile app. And by integrating a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, adjusting settings by voice is also possible.

The higher-grade smart thermostats have the ability to learn your preferences too, which allows them to learn about your comfort preferences and adjust settings automatically over time for maximum savings and comfort. You can even review energy you learn more about how you use energy and find ways to secure more savings.

How to Set Up Your Smart or Programmable Thermostat:

Remember these practical tips to enjoy even more of the benefits of programmable thermostats:

1. Carefully set up the best programming schedule: As you explore different thermostats, it will become apparent they have various 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 closely aligns with your lifestyle and comfort preferences.

2. Schedule multiple settings at once: All the best programmable thermostats provide about four time periods you can use when creating a schedule for throughout the day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Select the time and temperature you prefer for each or disable those you don’t want.

3. Try not to override settings: Even though it might seem convenient to override the set temperature whenever you’re uncomfortable, too many changes will go against your energy-saving efforts. Try changing clothes or modifying the room’s airflow before you adjust the thermostat.

4. Only use the “permanent” hold appropriately: Typically, choosing to override the current settings means the thermostat will resume its normal schedule after the next preprogrammed time arrives. At the same time, if you’re going on a trip for a few days, activate the permanent hold to save energy by keeping your home at a less comfortable but efficient temperature for as long as you’re gone.

Upgrade Your Control Over Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat

Whenever you’re ready to upgrade to a smart or programmable thermostat, Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing would be happy to help you on this journey. Our team of certified installers can set up your new thermostat and walk you through how to use it. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us for the standard of customer service that goes beyond your expectations. When you’re ready to see how many improvements a programmable thermostat can make, contact us for a free quote.