Smart, Programmable Thermostats and the Benefits of Installing One
Are you looking for budget-friendly solutions to enhance home comfort and system performance? Upgrading to a programmable thermostat could be just what you need. Programmable models can streamline your daily comfort needs and save on energy costs. If you’re almost convinced, here are many more advantages of controlling the heating and cooling with a smart thermostat and expert advice for seeing the best results.
Convenience and Comfort in Balance
Programmable thermostat models are designed for simplicity. Once you have one, you won’t have to manually adjust your thermostat several times a day. Alternatively, you can set up an automatic schedule and then relax. Any setback periods you program are counterbalanced with a recovery period, where your home automatically becomes warmer or cooler shortly before you arrive home or start your day without added effort on your part.
Efficiency and Energy Savings
Maybe the most convincing reason that justifies programmable thermostat installation is the ability to cut down on energy use and reduce bills. For the highest possible savings, set your desired temperature for different times of the day or days of the week. Remember to build in 8- to 10-degree setback periods overnight or while away from home to hopefully save up to 10% on heating and cooling bills.
Less Wear and Tear
Maintaining mild temps for a vacant house doesn’t just expend unneeded energy, it also means straining your HVAC system. Temperature setbacks give your furnace and air conditioner a break, helping to extend the system’s life span. Plus, with less short cycling caused by smaller temperature adjustments throughout the day, you limit system wear and tear, achieving less downtime and a smaller need for repairs.
Lockable Settings
Programmable thermostats include screen-locking abilities that prevent unauthorized updates to your HVAC settings, which is great for large families. This feature ensures your energy-saving schedule isn’t tampered with, keeping your settings in place and your home comfortable and efficient.
Innovative Reliability
Dependable temperature control means a home remains at your ideal comfort setting all year long. With your preferred temperature settings programmed for the appropriate times every day, you won’t always need to remember to change the thermostat settings before leaving the house or going to bed. You can trust the device to maintain your settings accurately, with a precise digital reading that takes away the guesswork that used to be a headache with older analog models. Our programmable thermostats also come with a battery backup for power outages and are more error-resistant than manual thermostats.
More Smart Features
The smartest programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi features like remote access. These smart thermostats enable you to manage your heating and cooling settings from anywhere with help from a mobile app. And by using a home automation platform such as Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, you can even adjust settings with your voice.
Some smart thermostats have the ability to learn your preferences too, which means they start understanding your preferences and make adjustments automatically over time for true comfort and peace of mind. You can also look up energy you understand your consumption patterns and create strategies for even more savings.
Setting Up Your Programmable Thermostat:
Try out these practical tips to maximize the benefits of installing a programmable thermostat:
- Choose the right programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you will see they have multiple scheduling options. These may include 5-1-1 programming for consistent weekdays and individual weekend settings. Select the option that most perfectly suits your comfort preferences.
- Program multiple settings per day: Nearly all programmable thermostats offer usually four time periods you can schedule for throughout the day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Decide on the time and temperature you prefer for each or restrict those you don’t want.
- Limit when you override the settings: While it’s handy to override the current temperature whenever you’re uncomfortable, too many changes will work against all your energy-saving efforts. Try adding or removing a layer of clothes or modifying the airflow in the room before you change the thermostat.
- Only use the “permanent” hold appropriately: Normally, when you override a setting, the thermostat also goes back to its normal schedule as soon as the next preprogrammed time is here. That being said, if you’re leaving town for a few days, activate the permanent hold to save energy by keeping your home at a more energy-efficient but less cozy temperature for the length of your trip.
Enhance Your Control Over Comfort with Programmable Thermostats
As soon as you’re ready to make the switch to a smart or programmable thermostat, Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts would be more than happy to help you with your upgrade. Our team of qualified installers can set up your new thermostat and explain how to use it. And thanks to our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can rely on us for the standard of customer service that exceeds your expectations. If you’re ready to see the benefits a programmable thermostat can make, contact us to learn about installing one.