Most homeowners in Braselton, Georgia, are frequently on the lookout for ways to save money on their energy expenses. Heating and cooling expenses can get quite expensive. One of the easiest ways to save on these expenses is by installing a new thermostat in your home. Thanks to advancements in technology, some of today’s modern and advanced thermostats maximize energy savings to the fullest. Here’s a look at five ways a new thermostat can save money.
Create a Regular Heating and Cooling Schedule
A simple way to save money on heating and cooling expenses is by keeping your home at a moderate temperature while you’re away or sleeping. This requires setting the thermostat before you leave for the day. This also means that when you get home, you go straight to the thermostat to readjust the temperature to a more comfortable level. Having to do all of this adjusting can become time-consuming, and it’s likely you will forget to do it.
With a programmable and smart thermostat, you can create a regular heating and cooling schedule that complements your lifestyle. This makes it easy to save on energy expenses without having to constantly adjust the thermostat. Plus, your home will already be at a more comfortable temperature when you get home from work and wake up in the mornings.
Heat and Cool the Home By Zones
When pairing a new thermostat with a ductless HVAC system, you can create different zones throughout your home. Programming zones in your home gives you the flexibility to maintain a comfortable temperature in the spaces that are occupied while keeping the spaces that tend to stay unoccupied at a moderate temperature. If the second floor of your home tends to stay unoccupied, you can heat and cool the occupied spaces without having to heat and cool the second floor. This is great for saving on energy expenses.
Maximize Savings With Algorithms
Similar to a programmable thermostat, a smart thermostat allows you to create a heating and cooling schedule that complements your lifestyle. However, a smart thermostat takes energy savings to the next level by using algorithms that precisely learn your heating and cooling preferences and then make adjustments to ensure the HVAC system is achieving optimal efficiency.
Stay Aware of Important HVAC Maintenance Needs
Smart thermostats boast advanced technology to save money while also giving you important alerts that notify you when your HVAC system needs a tune-up. Imagine being able to take the guesswork out of knowing whether it’s time to change the air filter. With a smart thermostat, you will receive helpful HVAC maintenance notifications. Plus, by keeping the HVAC system well maintained, you can extend its life by reducing wear and tear.
Make Last-Minute Adjustments
Before buying a new thermostat, you should consider the advantages of buying one that supports Wi-Fi connectivity. With the thermostat connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network, this makes it easy to make adjustments while you’re away from home. Download the thermostat’s app on your smartphone or tablet, and log in when you want to make adjustments. This is perfect when you need to make last-minute adjustments on the go, such as when you realize that you’re going to have to work overtime and won’t get home at the time you usually do.
Contact Pruitt Heating & Air, Inc. today at 770-450-6001 to learn more about the many different ways that installing a new thermostat can save money. We can explain the different types of thermostats that are available and help you determine which solution is best for your home. We can also explain all of the features on the different thermostats to ensure you choose one that best meets your heating and cooling preferences. Our goal is to make sure all of our clients use an advanced thermostat that saves money and improves indoor comfort.
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