Thermostats have come a long way as technology has advanced over the past many years. As HVAC systems get smarter and more efficient, the components affiliated with them do as well. There are several programmable thermostat benefits. This article will explain the different benefits and who they will assist.
Scheduling
The first programmable thermostat benefits we’re going to discuss is the schedule setting. You can set a schedule which can help save energy while the house is empty. However, you can still return home to a comfortable home. This is great for during the day if your home is empty. When going on vacation or out of town for the weekend. Even at night while your sleeping. It’s an easy way to save energy and a few bucks while the system is not needed.
Between the scheduling and the auto setting, you rarely will have to mess with your thermostat. For more details about the auto setting check out this blog post.
Always Connected
A second programmable thermostat benefit; if your thermostat is compatible; you can adjust thermostat settings right from your phone. Did you leave for a long weekend and forget to adjust your thermostat? Not a problem. Or do you have a vacation home and you want to check to see if the system is running properly, easy.
Reminders/Alerts
Optional reminders are available for those that choose them. Forget to change your filters? Set your thermostat to remind you. Forget your annual maintenance? Set your thermostat to tell you when it’s due. Additionally, your tstat can send you alerts such as your system isn’t properly functioning. Or a severe weather alert.
Monitor
Furthermore, you can monitor a lot more on these thermostats. You can view your humidity in your home. The system run time. And more!
Who Would Benefit?
Who would these programmable thermostat benefits assist? Everyone! Have a vacation home? Own a commercial building? Even residential homeowners just trying to save energy can reap the benefits of a programmable thermostat. It also helps that they’re much sleeker and appealing to the eye than the old, outdated thermostats.
Contact O’Brien
Not every programmable thermostat has all the benefits listed above. Contact O’Brien and discuss what your wanting as your programmable thermostat benefits. We’ll find the perfect tstat to fit your comfort needs!
