You probably think about your Wi-Fi connection only in regards to surfing the internet or streaming movies and TV shows, but have you thought about how it can heat or cool your home? Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating, which has been serving the plumbing and HVAC repair needs of the La Crosse, WI, region’s needs long before Wi-Fi was ever created, recommends installing Wi-Fi thermostats to heat and cool your home, particularly if you are away from home for extended periods of time.

Here are three reasons the HVAC repair experts at Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating recommend going online with your residential or commercial heating and cooling system:

• Remote Temperature Control: Forgot to turn down the thermostat before you left for vacation? With the help of your smartphone, you can easily raise or lower the temperature of your home, even when you’re not there. You don’t have to be a computer genius to program your smart thermostat, either; most of the models on the market are very easy to program.
• Weather Updates: Your smart thermostat can send you an email to let you know that there’s going to be a temperature drop this evening. Thanks to “smart home” technology, a Wi-Fi thermostat has the ability to let home and business owners know of any weather changes so that you can adjust the temperature accordingly.
• Energy Efficiency: Certain models of smart thermostats can analyze your energy usage, so you can employ energy-efficient methods for heating and cooling your home, like turning down the AC when everyone leaves for work or school in the morning. Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating says that many homeowners see their heating and cooling bills go down after installing Wi-Fi thermostats. The thermostat can also email you if the power goes out while you're away, helping you take action to prevent frozen pipes in the winter.

If you’re thinking of installing a Wi-Fi or smart thermostat in your home, call up the experts at Niebuhr Plumbing & Heating at (608) 782-1700 to learn more about how this energy-efficient technology can save you money. You can also visit the HVAC experts on the web to learn more about their other services, including emergency plumbing service and air conditioning repair.