Programmable Thermostats

With people working remotely, students partaking in e-learning and restrictions on most social gatherings, many people are spending more time at home these days. When you then factor in the approaching colder weather on top of all that, energy efficiency is more important than ever.

Controlling the temperature levels in your home is a critical factor in your energy costs and preserving the long-term efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. With a programmable thermostat, maintaining optimal temperatures and lowering your energy costs has never been easier.

Here are several benefits to installing a programmable thermostat if you haven’t already.

They are automatic

You have busy lives and places to be. Manually adjusting your thermostat every day and night is easy to forget, and you obviously can’t do it when you aren’t home. Plus, keeping your home at the same temperature when nobody is there takes more energy than adjusting it for this situation. A device that does this for you keeps your home at the right temperatures 24/7, and reduces your bills at the same time.

You set the schedule

There are several types of programmable thermostats on the market, depending on your schedule and needs. 7-day thermostats are for a full week’s use that covers different daily schedules. 5-2 models can be set for the work week and then a separate way for the weekend. 5-1-1 models work great if your family has a pretty standard schedule during the week and a more hectic one on weekends. No matter the model, you can program the device for whatever feels most comfortable, at any time.

System warnings

Many models of programmable thermostats feature built-in sensors that alert you to potential problems within your HVAC system. These can range from notifications to change your air filter – one of the most common and simplest ways to keep your system running at peak efficiency – to letting you know when a part needs servicing, just like the check engine light in your car. With these features, you can actively conduct routine maintenance to keep the system running well year-round.

They will save you money

With consistent and accurate usage of a programmable thermostat, regardless of which model you install, you will save money on your energy bills. By having your home set to optimal temperatures every day and all year, you reduce the risk of accidentally overexerting the system and increasing the costs to run and maintain it. This will improve your energy efficiency and lower your HVAC bills.

Programmable thermostats are helpful in many ways. Stop in, visit our website or call us at 815-288-7841 to learn more about how your home can benefit from this great device!

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