Can a Smart Thermostat Lower your Heating Bill?

March 11, 2020

Perhaps in your search for ways to reduce your heating bill you’ve come across people or websites recommending smart thermostats. While there is no doubt that smart thermostats can save you money, the question is really how much. Ordinary Thermostats and Smart Thermostats First of all, it is important to know how a thermostat works. This device turns the heating system on and off based on its reading of the indoor temperature. It can only indirectly cut down on energy costs by having the system turn on for a shorter period to heat at a lower temperature. The difference is that while ordinary thermostats require you to set the temperature according to your own lights, smart thermostats know more accurately what is energy-efficient at what time. In other words, even an ordinary thermostat can help you to save money; it just takes more effort on your part. Smart Thermostats and Heating Schedules The main draw with smart thermostats is that they can learn your heating preferences and lower the temperature during those times when it’s wise to do so — namely, when you’re asleep or outside of the home. With a smartphone app, you can turn the heat on before...

View Article

Read More

How is a Smart Thermostat Beneficial?

September 26, 2018

You may have been hearing about “smart” thermostats for a while now, but unless you were already on the lookout for something to replace your old manual thermostat, you also may not have made much of an effort to find out what a smart thermostat actually does – and more importantly, what it can do for you. Here are just a few of the benefits of adding a smart thermostat to the heating and cooling system in your own home. Smart Thermostats Learn From You After your smart thermostat is installed, you can go about your normal routine when it comes to setting the temperature in your home – your smart thermostat will take notice. Over time, this will allow it to predict and automate your heating or cooling routines for you, making it a cinch to maintain the comfort level you want in your home with little to no effort. Convenient Features Many smart thermostats come with an array of useful features that are not only convenient but helpful and informative for you as well. These include simple things, such as reminding or alerting you of maintenance related details – like letting you know when it’s time to change...

View Article

Read More