Your old thermostat may seem like it is doing the job fine as compared to what a replacement could provide. However, the benefits of a new smart or programmable thermostat are significant. Read on to learn about these additional benefits which may encourage you to have a new thermostat installed sooner rather than later.
Cost Savings
A smart thermostat can be programmed to consider numerous factors as it ensures that it is being utilized efficiently, resulting in you saving money, especially so in the long run. A related example of energy efficiency is the use of a zoning system. A zoning system allows you to only heat or cool specific rooms or areas in your home, rather than the whole house all of the time.
Another benefit is that a new thermostat can tell you when you need to replace your air filter, an act that done in a timely manner would save you money in the big picture as well.
Easier to Operate
A new thermostat is easier to operate, partially because it can be programmed. For example, if you prefer your home’s temperature to be lower during specific times of the day, such as when you are sleeping or away, or on different days entirely, you can set your new thermostat to meet those preferences. Convenience is a big factor with smart thermostats. Most new thermostats can be controlled from anywhere in the world from an app on your phone. So, if you’re vacationing or just at work and want to change the temperature inside the house, your phone can make that happen.
Environmentally Friendly
Because new thermostats are programmable, they use less energy and allow you to be more environmentally conscious than is possible with your old one. In addition, upgrading your thermostat means that you’ll no longer be using one that utilizes mercury, a toxic element.
Air Specialists Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. provides homeowners in Quincy, IL, and surrounding areas with HVAC solutions that work. For more information about the importance of a quality heating and cooling system in our beautiful four-seasons region and how a new thermostat can help your home be more energy efficient, give us a call.
