Saving Energy with a Smart Thermostat
Everything is smart these days. We may not have flying cars like the Jetsons, but phones, refrigerators, security systems, and even window treatments can perform functions that were unheard of not too long ago. A smart thermostat is a useful addition to your home for several reasons. The professional techs at Advantage Air HVAC can get yours installed quickly so you can start saving energy and money.
What’s a Smart Thermostat?
You can rely on your smart thermostat for more than just temperature adjustment. You can control your thermostat remotely, so you don’t have to worry anymore if you’re running late from work or are on vacation and forgot to change the settings. For homeowners who thrive on convenience, motion sensors are available, so your thermostat will literally do all of the work.
The Benefits
Does your relationship with your current thermostat run hot and cold? Fall in love with your thermostat thanks to these benefits:
- Saving money is something we can all get on board with, and smart thermostats are especially useful here. Adjusting the temperature in your home between 7-10 degrees daily can save you around 10% on your energy costs. The claims from manufacturers vary, and your savings will depend on the age of your HVAC system, the age and size of your home, and the temperature you usually keep while at home. But, a smart thermostat can help you control your home temps so you can save money; after all, a penny saved is a penny earned.
- Smart thermostats are incredibly easy to use. If you’re hesitant to install one because you’re concerned about ease of use, we assure you they are as simple to use as the smartphone or computer you’re reading this blog on.
- They’re called smart thermostats for a reason - your thermostat is intuitive and will learn about your usage and temperature preferences. You’re able to see your energy usage data in real time. This helps create a personal profile so you can see your heating and cooling usage over time, allowing you to change your future temperature settings to save money.
- If you think a thermostat can’t be exciting, we’re here to let you know that your smart thermostat can track the weather and adjust the temperature in your home accordingly. That’s pretty cool…or hot, depending on the forecast.
Why is a Smart Thermostat Better Than My Programmable One?
Programmable thermostats were once innovative technology, but they’re now the equivalent of a flip phone in the HVAC world. You can set a specific temperature on a programmable thermostat, but it can’t be operated remotely, and it won’t learn your temperature habits and respond to them.
Contact Us
Since 2007 Advantage Air HVAC has been providing best-in-class service for your home’s heating and cooling systems, including installation and repairs. We are also your local experts on geothermal energy. Our team has more than 32 years of industry experience that we put to work for our customers every day. Contact us with your questions about smart thermostats and all things HVAC. You can find us in Lexington, KY. We are happy to serve the surrounding area, including Versailles, Winchester, Georgetown, Paris, Wilmore, and Nicholasville, KY.
