Smart Thermostats Keep Your Home Warm During Winter Without Breaking the Bank

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Smart Thermostats Keep Your Home Warm During Winter Without Breaking the Bank

The colder months bring holiday cheer, gatherings, and usually a larger utility bill. Investing in a smart thermostat can make this season brighter and lighter on your wallet. These tech-savvy devices can save you money, and your community, county, or state might offer rebates for installing energy-efficient items. 

Programmable

Smart thermostats are easy to program. An efficient way to use this feature is to set the temperature a few degrees lower than you usually would. This small change will not affect your comfort level, but it will impact your bill. 

In addition to setting the temperature, you can program it to turn off at night and while you are at work or school. This function will ensure that a vacant home is not using up power, and it saves you the hassle of trying to remember to turn it off before you leave. 

As well as automatically turning down the system when you leave, you can set the thermostat to heat the house just before you get home. This minor adjustment means your family is welcomed comfortably without increasing costs. 

Connected

When you connect a smart thermostat to the internet, you can access real-time weather information. This feature allows you to make adjustments when necessary. 

If you live in an area that gets blanketed with a hard frost from time to time, getting a heads up when the weather is heading below the freezing mark can give you time to raise the temperature, even while you are away. On the other hand, if your region suddenly experiences a warm spell or an early spring, you can turn off or modify the settings from anywhere. 

You can adjust to emergencies or accommodate schedule changes because you connect remotely to your home via the thermostat. 

Manage the House

Typically, a smart thermostat detects the temperature around it, but you can connect it to individual sensors in each room. These connect wirelessly to the primary system, and they let you adjust each room’s temperature. 

If you want to wake up to a warm bathroom, you can set it to start heating that room right before you rise, and then the system can move on to the rest of the home. 

If you have a basement or unused bedrooms, there is no need to keep them too warm. With a smart thermostat and wireless sensors, you can reduce your bill by not heating vacant space. 

Consumption 

This technology makes it easy to track your energy consumption. You can use the data to see where you can make changes to reduce your bill even further while remaining comfortable. 

You can access this information at any time through the device’s app or website. You do not have to wait for a representative to contact you or send you the information. 

Value 

This tool is easy to use, and it can add value to your home because it increases its energy efficiency. When it’s time to sell your home, the new owner should not have any trouble learning how to operate this user-friendly device. Through the manufacturer’s portals, homeowners can navigate the system using simple directions and graphics. 

If you have more questions about smart thermostats, contact us at Eagle Heating.