In our last blog post, we briefly mentioned the important of having a smart thermostat installed for controlling your HVAC system. This week, we want to go into more detail about why that is so important. If you have an older thermostat that isn’t Wi-Fi enabled, schedule an appointment with our team today for smart thermostat installation in Perris, CA.
Not sold on the idea of upgrading your existing model? Keep reading to learn the five reasons that your older thermostat needs to be upgraded this season. Don’t put off the appointment any longer. A Wi-Fi thermostat will change your life and make conditioning your home surprisingly easier.
Save Money
A smart thermostat is a relatively small financial investment that offers a quick return by way of savings on your monthly energy costs. This is because a smart thermostat can learn from your heating and cooling habit to make recommendations for ways you can tweak your settings and boost energy efficiency. You may not think adjusting your thermostat a few degrees here or there makes a huge difference, but you could easily save 10% to 15% on your energy cost for heating and cooling each month.
Lessen Your Carbon Footprint
Plus, when your air conditioner is using less energy, you are also leaving behind a smaller carbon footprint. Unfortunately, using electricity does have negative effects on earth’s environment. But the less electricity that you can use for things like powering your air conditioner, the less of an impact you are having on the environment overall. Again, it’s easy to think that small changes don’t make a big difference, but if we all make the small changes together, they can add up quickly.
Improved Functionality
A smart thermostat has features that a more traditional thermostat lacks. You may already have a digital thermostat that has a screen for displaying the temperature. This does not necessarily mean that you have a smart thermostat.
A smart thermostat has the capability of connecting to Wi-Fi and often has additional features like learning from your energy habits and making recommendations for boosting efficiency. If your thermostat is older yet and still has a manual dial, it is even more important to upgrade to a more modern option.
Make Changes From Anywhere
When you invest in a smart thermostat, you can download an app on your Wi-Fi enabled device and monitor thermostat settings from anywhere. For example, if you plan to be away from home for longer than you expect, you can set your thermostat temperature a little higher for cooling so that you aren’t paying to cool and empty home.
Then before you return, you can adjust the settings back down so that your home is cool and comfortable when you arrive. You can also pre-select settings so that the temperatures automatically change a different times of the day.
Create Reminders
Many smart thermostats also have the added benefit of allowing you to set reminders. For example, you may create a reminder for changing out your air filter every one to three months. You can also set reminders for things like cleaning out the condensate drain line or checking the outdoor unit for dirt buildup and debris.
Your Comfort Is Our Priority. Contact the Hush Air team today to prioritize your HVAC services in Riverside, CA.