Reasons Why Smart Thermostats Make Sense
At the beginning of the new year, most people like to take the opportunity to get a fresh start on some good habits that they have been neglecting. One of the more popular and practical goals that many people will set is to save more money so they have an emergency fund or can pay off debt. When it comes to managing the bills of the home, there are several big opportunities to save money. One of those is installing a smart thermostat. Here is a quick guide from local professionals to help homeowners decide if now is the right time to switch to a smart thermostat.
Understanding Smart Thermostat Technology
The thermostat has remained relatively unchanged as heating and cooling technology has developed, mainly over the last century. Once mercury switches were phased out in favor of bimetallic coils, the technology was at least safer, but it did very little to improve the efficiency of an HVAC system. With new smart thermostats, digital components work in concert with special programs to help develop a schedule for the movement of the people in the home so they can adjust the temperature accordingly to maximize their efficiency.
Once a smart thermostat is installed, it will immediately integrate with other smart home features. It will use motion sensors around the home to determine when people are home and when they aren’t. When the smart thermostat accurately schedules when people leave the home and return at the end of the day, it will allow the temperature to fluctuate in a way that minimizes the run time of the heating and cooling system. They may also use location data from smart homes to cool or heat the home once they sense someone is returning.
Benefits of Upgrading
Smart thermostats cost a little more than their analog counterparts, but they make up for it with ease of use and efficiency. Instead of trying to save money by manually adjusting the thermostat, smart thermostats handle this automatically. They even have designated apps allowing them to be controlled from anywhere.
By removing human error from the equation, smart thermostats can greatly lower bills. Heating and cooling bills account for the largest segment of monthly spending. By allowing a smart thermostat to control the HVAC in a home, owners can save enough money in the first year to offset the cost of installing a smart thermostat, and the savings keep coming year after year.
Signs to Replace an Aging Thermostat
The best time for smart thermostat installation is when the current thermostat shows signs that it can’t do the job properly anymore. Some of the signs that a thermostat is failing are:
- Inaccurate temperature readings
- Uncomfortable rooms or spots in the home
- Long heating or cooling cycles
- Humidity problems
- No power to the AC unit
When these signs are noticed, take a few moments and research smart thermostats. Finding the right thermostat for every home is easy, and the benefits will continue indefinitely.
About Cleary Plumbing & Air
Cleary Plumbing & Air can lower monthly bills with smart thermostats. They guarantee their work and always arrive promptly, ready to work. Call today for HVAC installation or repairs in West Palm Beach, FL.
