Your heating and cooling represent up to 60% of your energy costs at home. Did you know that a smart thermostat can considerably reduce your energy consumption?
Some smart thermostats advertise savings of up to 31% on your energy cost. These savings are now possible with dynamic temperature settings and scheduling. Never heat or cool your home unnecessarily. Above all, let’s not forget that what is good for your wallet is also good for the environment.
Why are Smart Thermostats Better than Conventional?
A smart thermostat sets the right temperature for you, even when you are not at home. And when everyone is out, it adjusts the temperature to your preference. It can also make sure your home is at the perfect temperature once you get back home.
Are you coming home earlier or later than expected? Your smart thermostat knows this and can act accordingly, automatically.
Can a Smart Thermostat Lower my Energy Cost?
Smart thermostats are self-taught. They learn to automatically get your home at the perfect temperature when you need it to be. They also calculate the energy needed to heat and cool your home according to the current and future weather. They keep track of how quickly your home is cooling and heating up and with this data, smart thermostats always run in a cost-effective way. Additionally, most of them now show usage reports calculating the actual amount you are saving with your smart thermostat.
You can easily customize your preferences for every day of the week, or even customize for events such as when certain rooms are unoccupied or when your energy rates go up if you are under a Time-of-Use pricing program.
Are you away on Tuesday evenings and there is always someone home on Friday afternoons? Your smart thermostat will adapt to your schedule. If you come home early, the thermostat can detect it from its sensors or geofencing via your smartphone. It then adjusts its configuration to get your home at the proper temperature. You can also control everything via Alexa, Siri or Google Home.
Did you know? According to a recent study, 90% of consumers using programmable thermostats have never, or rarely, changed the schedule according to their lifestyle due to the complexity of use. Having a smart thermostat program and learn itself makes saving energy easier than ever.
Before making any purchase, the installation process should be taken into consideration. Installing a smart thermostat could be a bit more complex than installing a light bulb. After checking if your current heating and cooling setup is compatible, you may switch out your old thermostat.
* If you are not comfortable working with electricity, bring in the professionals. Okos Smart Homes offers professional installation services with all its devices.
Smart Thermostats for Electric Heaters (High-voltage)
Most smart thermostats on the market are designed to only work with central heating systems such as hot air or water boiler systems. If your home is partially or fully heated by high-voltage electric heaters such as baseboards, radiant heating, or fan-forced convectors, you will need a smart thermostat that is specifically designed to work with these types of heaters.
Sinope thermostats, for example, offer reliable smart thermostats for electric heaters ideal for consumers who want to reduce their electricity bills. Their app and interface are crisp and very simple to use.
Beware! In this scenario, an installation by a certified electrician is highly recommended.
Ideal Solutions for Central Systems
Many smart thermostats rely on measuring a home’s temperature where the thermostat is located. That spot is usually in a hallway or in a room you never spend any time in. Even worst, in the mechanical room, right beside the furnase. This is why Ecobee along with the Ecobee SmartSensors are the perfect choice to avoid these measurement issues.
With a minimalist, easy-to-read display and room sensors available alongside thermostats, your home will perform better than ever before without annoying cold spots in your home. By simply adding SmartSensors to every room, you can optimize heating and cooling throughout your whole home. Ecobee is synonymous with efficiency, which means you can be sure to get your money’s worth in no time by saving up to 23% per year on your heating and cooling cost.
Ecobee smart thermostats feature a sleek matte black exterior, making it the most perfect subtle addition to any home.
Conclusion
With smart thermostats, your energy consumption can be matched to your real-life habits. Saving when you are not home, and optimizing your comfort when you are.
In conclusion, smart thermostats are not just fancy gadgets. They are equipped with many functions that make your everyday life easier and more comfortable. If you have been concerned about heating and cooling your home effectively, perhaps you should consider a smart thermostat.
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