With energy costs rising, a smart thermostat is one of the simpler ways to bring down what you spend at home. It manages your heating and cooling so the system only runs when it needs to, which saves energy and lowers your bills.
It learns when you actually need heating and cooling
A smart thermostat learns your schedule and preferences, then adjusts the temperature automatically so the heating or cooling is only running when it is needed. Less running time means less energy used, and that can add up to significant savings on your electricity bill.
Change the temperature from anywhere
You can control your home temperature from your smartphone wherever you are, so you are not wasting energy heating or cooling an empty house. Turn the air conditioning off when you leave for work and back on just before you get home.
Schedules handle the rest. Program the thermostat to drop the temperature overnight while you sleep and bring it back up in the morning before you wake.
See where your energy is going
Many smart thermostats give you detailed energy usage reports showing how and when you are using energy. Seeing the pattern makes it easier to work out what to change and where the waste is.
Working with the rest of the house
Smart thermostats can integrate with other smart home devices such as window sensors and smart blinds. If a window is left open, the thermostat adjusts the temperature accordingly rather than wasting energy fighting it.
Some models also use local weather data. On a hot day the thermostat can pre-cool the house before you arrive, which avoids the higher energy cost of cooling a house that has already heated up.
M&J Electrical Works supplies and installs smart thermostats. Give us a call if you want to know what one would do in your home.
