The Advantages Of A Smart Thermostat

Your heating and cooling will account for more than half of your home’s energy costs.  Having a smart thermostat on the wall allows you greater control of the temperature in your home which no doubt save you money.  Besides saving money, a smart thermostat has other advantages.

Creating automation

Having a smart thermostat means that it can learn your preferences and schedules.  It can handle changing the temperature of the home when you leave and when you plan on arriving home again all in the palm of your hand.

Temperature adjustment

How many times have you left for work or vacation and forgot to hold the temperature while you are gone? Or came home early for work and it was cold in your house due to the thermostat being set back while you were gone?  With a smart thermostat, if you have a mobile device, you can control your thermostat

Getting Alerts

The Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostats, Housewise and The Connex (Bryant Evolution specific units) thermostats, as well as the Cor Automation module allows you to set up email alerts to be notified of inside and outside temperatures, failure codes and even when it’s time to change your filter

Having Eyes On Your Home

Owning a smart thermostat gives you the ability to check on your thermostat while you are away. Remote access allows this ability to have eyes on your home.  Adding a Cor Automation (whole home automation) component not only allows you to adjust your thermostat, it allows you access cameras, windows, water leak sensors and so much more.  The home automation component has endless possibilities. Got a second home? What a great way to access your home without even physically being there.

The Ease Of Programming

With the new modern screens and compatible apps available on your smart device, the daunting task of programming your smart thermostats has become a thing of the past.

Saving Energy

Utilizing the smart thermostat settings will mean energy savings on your utility bills.  Programming the thermostat to set points as you need them, allows you to manage your home’s climate automatically which will save you a bundle.  Smart thermostats also all you to track your energy usage.  Want to know how much your HVAC ran the previous month; the smart thermostat can report this.  Never be caught off guard with your utility bill again

Selecting the right thermostat for your home and your HVAC unit can be easily determined by calling a qualified HVAC contractor. Whether you are looking to just have a smart thermostat installed or looking to integrate your entire home by automating lights, doors, cameras or even a whole house security system, Performance Heating and Air Conditioning can guide you in the right direction.  Call us today to discuss what you are looking for in automation, I am sure we have a solution for you.  (916) 933-2683