Why Installing a Programmable Thermostat Makes Sense

Are you looking for cost-effective methods to improve home comfort and efficiency? Installing a programmable thermostat could be an ideal solution. These smart, programmable thermostats can improve your day-to-day comfort schedule and save you money. If you’re still on the fence, here are more advantages of controlling the heating and cooling with programmable thermostat installation and our suggestions for getting the most out of this innovation.

Comfort with Convenience

Programmable thermostats are intended for ease of use. Once it’s set up, you’ll no longer need to constantly tweak your thermostat settings multiple times every day. Alternatively, you can program it once and not worry about it. Any setback periods you program are evened out with a recovery period, where your home then adjusts its temperature shortly before you return or get up in the morning without extra effort on your part.

Efficiency and Energy Savings

Another obvious reason to switch to a programmable thermostat is the potential to save energy and money. For even higher savings, set your desired temperature for different periods or days of the week. Keep in mind that it helps to add 8- to 10-degree setback periods overnight or while away from home for saving 10% on heating and cooling bills.

Less Wear and Tear

Heating or cooling a home you’re not even inside doesn’t just mean wasting energy, it also means straining delicate or moving parts. Temperature setbacks help provide your HVAC a break, contributing to a longer life span. In addition, with less starting and stopping caused by smaller temperature adjustments throughout the day, you reduce system wear and tear, which also means less downtime and fewer repairs.

Lock the Settings

Programmable thermostats also come with the ability to lock the screen that help stop unwanted updates to your HVAC settings, which is ideal for households with children. This feature ensures your energy-saving strategies are not tampered with, keeping your settings as they are and your home in comfortable condition. 

Outstanding Dependability 

Trustworthy temperature control means a home remains at your desired comfort level through every season. With your preferences programmed for the appropriate times every day, you won’t always need to remember to change the thermostat settings before you go to work or to bed. Trust the thermostat to remember your preferences to the minute, with an accurate digital readout that eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional analog models. Modern programmable thermostats are even designed with a battery backup for power outages and are less likely to malfunction than manual thermostats. 

Key Smart Features 

Smart models of programmable thermostats have Wi-Fi features like remote access. These smart thermostats allow you to monitor and control the temperature from wherever you are using a mobile app. And by integrating a home automation platform like Amazon Alexa or Google Nest, adjusting settings by voice is also possible.

Many of these smart thermostats have learning capabilities too, which means they track your preferences and fine-tune the schedule automatically over time for optimal efficiency and comfort. You’ll even be given energy usage reports to help you understand your consumption patterns and find ways to secure more savings.

Designing the Best Schedule for Your Programmable Thermostat:

Try out these useful strategies to maximize the benefits of your programmable thermostat:

1. Choose the right programming schedule: As you explore different thermostats, you’ll discover they have several scheduling options. Common options include 5+2 programming with a steady weekday schedule and a single setting for the weekend. Work with the option that is most appropriate for your lifestyle.

2. Set up different preferences each day: All the best programmable thermostats feature at least four time periods you use to create the schedule for different times of day—Wake, Day, Evening and Sleep. Decide on the time and temperature you prefer for each or omit those you don’t want.

3. Try not to override settings: While it’s handy to override the set temperature if you’re uncomfortable, doing so too often will work against all your energy-saving efforts. Try adding or removing a layer of clothes or tweaking the room’s airflow before you mess with the thermostat.

4. Use the “permanent” hold appropriately: Normally, overriding the settings means the thermostat also goes back to its normal schedule when the next preprogrammed time arrives. However, if you’re planning on being out of the house for a few days, activate the permanent hold to reduce energy usage 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 Programmable Thermostats

As soon as you’re ready to make the switch to a smart, programmable thermostat, Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning would be more than happy to help you on this journey. One of our certified installers can set up your new thermostat and illustrate the best ways to use it. With our 100% satisfaction guarantee, you can count on us to deliver service that surpasses your expectations. If you’re ready to see how many improvements a programmable thermostat can make, contact us for details about installation.