Why Installing a Programmable Thermostat Makes Sense

re you looking for cost-effective methods to enhance home comfort and efficiency? Upgrading to a programmable thermostat could be just what you need. Upgrading can streamline your daily comfort needs and save you money. If you’re still on the fence, learn the many advantages of controlling your HVAC system with a programmable thermostat and expert advice for leveraging yours for maximum benefit.

Comfort and Convenience

Programmable thermostats are designed for user-friendliness. After installation is complete, you won’t have to update your thermostat settings over and over again each day. Instead, you can set it and forget it. Any kind of setback periods you put in place are balanced back out with a recovery period, which means your home automatically adjusts its temperature again soon before you return or get up in the morning without additional effort on your part.

Saving Energy and Money with Efficiency

An equally convincing reason that justifies programmable thermostat installation is the potential to lower your HVAC’s energy consumption and save on costs. For optimal savings, schedule the desired temperature for different times of the day or days of the week. Don’t forget to build in 8- to 10-degree setback periods for when you’re sleeping or away from home to hopefully save up to 10% on heating and cooling expenses.

Less Wear and Tear

Maintaining mild temps for a vacant house doesn’t just expend unneeded energy, it also means straining your HVAC equipment. Temperature setbacks give your heating and cooling some downtime, contributing to a longer life span. Plus, with less starting and stopping caused by making slight temperature adjustments during the day, you help cut down on system wear and tear, which also means less downtime and minimal maintenance needs.

Lock the Settings

Our programmable thermostats also come with the ability to lock the screen that help stop unauthorized adjustments to your HVAC schedule, which is great for households with children. These types of features ensure your energy-saving strategies are not tampered with, keeping your settings secure and your home comfortable and efficient. 

Innovative Dependability 

Fine-tuned temperature control means a home remains at your ideal comfort setting for summer and winter alike. With your preferences programmed for the appropriate times of day, you never have to remember to change the thermostat settings before leaving the house or going to bed. You can depend on the thermostat to maintain your settings precisely, with an exact digital display reading that removes the guesswork that comes with old analog models. New programmable thermostats also come with a battery backup in case of power outages and are less likely to malfunction than manual options. 

Other Smart Features 

The smartest programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi features like remote access. Internet-compatible smart thermostats allow you to adjust the settings from anywhere using a mobile app. If you have a home automation platform such as Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, adjusting settings by voice is also possible.

The higher-grade smart thermostats have learning capabilities too, which means they track your preferences and adjust settings automatically over time for optimal efficiency and comfort. Feel free to use the generated energy use reports for helping you get insights into your energy use and create strategies for even more savings.

Setting Up Your Programmable Thermostat:

Consider these useful strategies to enjoy even more of the benefits of programmable thermostat installation:

1. Choose the right programming schedule: When shopping for thermostats, you might notice they have multiple scheduling options. These scheduling settings often include 5+2 programming with a steady weekday schedule and a single setting for the weekend. Select the option that best matches your lifestyle and comfort preferences.

2. Schedule multiple settings at once: Nearly all programmable thermostats provide about four time periods you can schedule each day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Decide on the time and temperature you wish for each or exclude those you don’t need.

3. Try not to override settings: Even though it might be tempting to override the current settings for the temperature as soon as uncomfortable, excessive adjustments undermine your energy-saving efforts. Think about changing clothes or altering the room’s airflow before you modify the thermostat.

4. Implement the “permanent” hold appropriately: Typically, overriding the settings means the thermostat resumes its normal schedule when the next preprogrammed time is here. That being said, if you’re going on a trip for a few days, now’s the time to use the permanent hold to conserve energy by keeping your home at a more energy-efficient but less cozy temperature for the length of your trip.

Upgrade Your Sense of Comfort with a Programmable Thermostat

Whenever you’re ready to make the switch to a programmable or smart thermostat, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning would be happy to help you in getting started. Any of our experienced professionals can set up your new thermostat and illustrate the best ways to use it. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can trust us to deliver service that exceeds your expectations. When you’re ready to see the benefits a programmable thermostat can make, contact us for a free quote.