Of all the quick improvements you can make to your home, installing a smart thermostat might be the best. This simple upgrade pays for itself and gives you much more flexibility in controlling your home.
The traditional thermostat
Traditional thermostats vs. smart thermostats look a lot like “dumb phones” vs. smartphones. When comparing the feature phones of 2002 to the smartphones of today, there’s no question. Traditional thermostats and smart thermostats are very similar.
The traditional thermostat usually has a temperature sensor. The temperature control system heats or cools the house until the temperature threshold is reached. The system shuts down for a moment, then begins heating or cooling again after the temperature changes. This means that your home is heated or cooled 24/7, even if no one is home! It could well be burning money.
Some traditional thermostats offer minimal programming, but it is often disappointing and unintuitive. The interface of older thermostats can be cumbersome and difficult to use, causing many to stop programming the thermostat. As a result, you may find yourself manually changing the temperature all the time.
The smart thermostat
Smart thermostats, like those offered by Nest or ecobee, actually learn the temperatures you prefer. In addition, these systems have easy-to-use interfaces. Just set the temperature where you want and after a couple of weeks the Nest or ecobee will start to adjust the temperature on their own.
These devices also have some incredible features. Motion sensors allow thermostats to detect when people are in your home. When the house is empty, thermostats intelligently change the temperature to save you money. However, the device is also smart enough to know when you return home regularly. It will then adjust the temperature to your liking just before your arrival, so that you always return to a comfortable home.
Smart thermostats can be controlled via the main device, a smartphone app, or with your voice. These methods allow easy control from anywhere. You can control your home from your desk at work. When you go on vacation, use the app to put your home in vacation mode. Then it will keep the house at a low cost temperature while you are away. If your thermostat has a microphone or if you have a smart speaker like Amazon’s Echo or Google Home, setting the temperature is as easy as talking out loud.
The main benefit of these intelligent temperature control systems is energy savings. ENERGY STAR requires smart thermostats to save an average of $ 75 a year to become certified, but many people see even greater savings. In the long run, a smart thermostat will pay for itself and then start putting money in your pocket. Using less energy is also better for the environment! Plus, you get all the great features mentioned above.
Smart thermostats are easier to use, make your home more comfortable, and save you money. What could not be loved? Help yourself and the environment by installing a smart thermostat in your home.