What Are Programmable Thermostats?
Have you been hearing about programmable thermostats (AKA smart thermostats)?
With various types available, these smart energy tools offer different features and benefits – and you may be wondering if investing in one is truly worthwhile.
The Basics of a Thermostat
A thermostat is a device that regulates your home’s heating and cooling systems, including both the air conditioner and the furnace. It features a sensor that detects the temperature and displays it, allowing you to manually adjust the settings to maintain your desired comfort level.
While traditional thermostats require constant monitoring and adjustments to keep your home at a comfortable temperature, programmable thermostats automate this process, allowing you to set schedules and temperature preferences.
This not only makes temperature control more convenient but also enhances efficiency and can lead to BIG energy savings!
Programmable Thermostats Signify Home Automation for Your Thermostat Control
A programmable thermostat offers an easy way to control your home’s temperature. Similar to how you set up your phone, you’re able to program this thermostat with your temperature preferences.
The thermostat uses a highly-sensitive sensor to adjust to temperature changes based on your settings; meaning if the room temperature changes, the thermostat responds, keeping your home comfortable.
(FYI: You can set different temperatures for different times of the day or different rooms!)
Whether you’re in another room or another part of the world, your programmable thermostat will maintain your settings unless it’s reprogrammed or if there’s a malfunction; however, know that these pieces of tech are designed to be durable and easy to use! Should an issue come up – Fast Response Heating & Cooling can help!
How Exact Temperature Control Leads To Energy Savings
A programmable thermostat allows you to set the most cost-effective settings based on when your home is occupied. In other words – you avoid wasting energy on heating or cooling when no one is home, resulting in significant savings.
Using a programmable thermostat, like the Nest, reduces your carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort. With a dip in monthly energy bills, you can quickly save more than you’d think!
Contact Fast Response Heating & Cooling
Our team is here to help you take the next step in home automation with a programmable thermostat. For more information or to schedule an installation, give us a call at (859) 800-5710!
FAQs
AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) is used for furnaces to measure how much fuel is sent out of the chimney instead of turned into heat. Energy-efficient heating is highly obtainable these days since most AFUE ratings are 97-98.5%.
A programmable thermostat is the best way to control your home temperature, as it allows you to set schedules and maintain comfort efficiently.
Yes, smart thermostats are very easy to use with intuitive interfaces and user-friendly apps.
Yes, a smart thermostat is eco-friendly because it helps you control your energy usage more efficiently, reducing waste.
Programmable thermostats let you set temperature preferences for different times of the day, saving money and energy while enhancing comfort.
The Nest Learning Thermostat, Ecobee SmartThermostat and Honeywell Home T9 are three of the more popular smart thermostats available. Be sure to do your research and choose one that fits your home and lifestyle.