What’s the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?
If you are searching for ways to stay comfortable in your Columbus home while saving on your expenses, you might want to consider upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have been upgraded quite a bit from setting the temperature and walking away and Stevenson Service Experts has a host of choices to fit your unique needs.
The most common styles of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a host of options and features from Stevenson Service Experts.
What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats?
- Programmable thermostats permit you to pre-set temperatures for a variety of times of the day and week. You can setup the thermostat so that it gives you different temperatures during the day when no one is around, or at night when everyone is sleeping. There’s no need to spend energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when no one’s around, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by adjusting the temperature automatically. You can walk out the door with one less thing to worry about.
- Smart thermostats take it to the next step and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature changes that you make and learn from your behavior which means it can begin making adjustments on its own. Many of the newer and more advanced thermostats utilize your home’s Wi-Fi network, permitting you to control your home’s temperature from all over using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be set up to gather your energy usage statistics on a website.
Whether you pick a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be contingent on your unique needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a little more because of the additional features, both programmable and smart thermostats are great ways to save on your energy expenses while being sure you are cozy in your Columbus home.
If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or any more ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Stevenson Service Experts a call at 614-334-3192 or request an appointment online and our professionals will be happy to help you.
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