Smart Thermostats: Controlling Your Home’s Temperature
Controlling Your Home’s Temperature with a Smart Thermostat
We all know the drill during winter months; if you’re cold, put on a sweater–don’t touch the thermostat.
This caution with overusing the heater is not unfounded (though it is inconvenient). According to the US Energy Information Administration, space heating accounts for, on average, around 38% of a home’s energy usage. Since this is such a large energy expenditure for homes, it is important to take advantage of ways to reduce your heater’s energy usage without sacrificing your comfort.
One of the best ways to better regulate your heater is with a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats connect to your HVAC and control your home’s heating and cooling. They are complete with special features that help your home save energy. You can learn more about how to select the best smart thermostat for your home on the Energy Star website, which further describes the below smart thermostat features.
Smart Thermostat Features
One of the most valuable features that most smart thermostats include is the ability to learn your heating and cooling routines. They can then create a schedule that automatically adjusts your thermostat to energy saving temperatures when you are usually asleep or not at home. This can prevent your HVAC from wasting energy on heating or cooling an empty house.
Some smart thermostats also come with a phone app that you can allow to track your location. Whenever you leave your house, these thermostats will automatically adjust to energy saving temperatures to reduce your HVAC’s heating and cooling activity. Many of these apps are also able to restore the house to your preferred temperature when you are on your way home so that it is comfortable when you arrive.
Many smart thermostats also contain sensors that can manage extreme temperature differences throughout your home. If one room is colder than others, it will be able to adjust the temperature to ensure that your whole home is comfortable. It can also prioritize your high traffic rooms, making sure that these rooms are always at comfortable temperatures.
Benefits of Smart Thermostats
All of these features and more reduce the amount of energy your HVAC uses. This is crucial during cold winter months when homeowners rely heavily on their heaters to stay comfortable. Switching to a smart thermostat saves you energy, which saves you money on your power bill. It also ensures that your home is always comfortable, improving your quality of life.
There are a variety of smart thermostat options with different features and prices that you can choose from. When you are selecting a smart thermostat, make sure you choose one that is compatible with your HVAC and that contains all of the features you need to best regulate your home’s temperature.
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