When it comes to your entire HVAC system, your thermostat is the brains of the operation. It’s how your heat and your air conditioning know when to come on or shut off. It makes all the decisions. And if you’ve got an old thermostat, it might not be able to make the best decisions.
If you’ve got any concerns about your HVAC system, your old thermostat might be the component that’s responsible. And it could be contributing to inefficiency as well. You would do well to consider a smart thermostat. But just what can a smart thermostat do? How smart is it, really? Here’s what you should know. When you’re ready to find out more about your options for thermostats in Pelham, AL, we’d love to chat with you.
Precision
Because it’s digital and perfectly calibrated, a smart thermostat is much more accurate than older models. This means it can keep you more comfortable and in more precise control of that comfort than a middle-aged digital thermostat, and very much more so than a very old dial thermostat, which can only approximate temperatures.
Efficiency
Your smart thermostat can be easily programmed to keep your home at the perfect temperature during those times when you really require that, while not using your heat or AC as much at times when it isn’t needed. And it’s not just the programming—your smart thermostat can learn your patterns of use to offer programming settings designed specifically to be ideal for you. This can significantly cut your energy use and utility bills.
Access
What if you’ve left for vacation and realized, once you got to Disney World or Venice or anywhere in the world, that you forgot to change your thermostat’s settings? No problem! You can fix that with an app on your phone. And what if you’re settled down and comfy on your couch, phone out of reach? Simply use your digital assistant—Google, Siri, or Alexa—to adjust your thermostat with a spoken command.
HVAC System Functionality and Longevity
Your smart thermostat is smart enough to keep track of a lot of information. And the more information you have, the better you can care for your HVAC system. The efficiency alone will make a big difference. By using your heat and AC less of the time, and taking advantage of the easy programming and efficiency recommendations of the smart thermostat, you’ll cause less wear and tear, reducing repair needs and extending lifespan.
But there’s more than just that. Your smart thermostat will also alert you to any problems it detects so you can have repairs done as promptly as possible, reducing the risk that a minor issue will turn into a system breakdown. And it will give you routine reminders to do things like change your air filters and schedule maintenance, helping you keep your air conditioner and heating system in excellent shape.
“Your experience is what matters most!” Contact Douglas Cooling & Heating today for help with all your HVAC needs.
