For more efficient heating and cooling, many homeowners are opting for smart thermostats. These smart home devices come equipped with conveniences, including Wi-Fi, motion sensors, and tracking capabilities to give you and your family more control when it comes to HVAC usage. As an added benefit, they also reduce the need for HVAC repair, saving you money over time. Find out more about the advantages of having one, below.

Why Should I Install a Smart Thermostat in My Home?

1. Increases Comfort & Convenience

When you have greater control over your thermostat, you can also enjoy increased comfort. Most smart devices can learn the behaviors of home inhabitants and make the necessary adjustments based on that information. A thermostat will use motion sensors to note when people are most active in the house, what time they’re up in the morning, and when they’re sleeping, automatically adjusting temperatures to provide optimal comfort.

They’re also more convenient than conventional thermostats, which can only be operated when you’re at home. All smart thermostats come equipped with apps for cellphones and tablets. If you forget to program your thermostat or want to make a change while you’re away, remote access allows you to do so.

2. Saves on Utility Expenses

Smart thermostats allow you to program in a schedule to help regulate your home’s temperature. The device will increase or lower to a more comfortable temperature based on your programming just before arriving home, or immediately after you leave for work. 

Adjusting the temperature in your home by just 7° to 10° for eight hours a day—the length of time most people are at work—can cut HVAC costs by 10% over a year.

3. Reduces Wear & Tear on HVAC Equipment

Heating and cooling equipment that continually runs on high will break down at a much faster rate. Not only will this lead to increased HVAC repair costs, but you’ll also need to replace your unit sooner than you would if it operated more efficiently.

4. Tracks Energy Usage

Tracking energy usage helps you identify peak output or target areas where energy is being wasted. It can also provide projections on how your energy usage will change in the future based on your current behaviors. This information can be used to curb wasteful energy behaviors, which benefits you as well as the environment.

Are you interested in having a smart thermostat installed at your home? Malone Heating & Air in Chattanooga, TN, provides a wide range of HVAC repair and maintenance services, including thermostat repair and installation. Their maintenance agreements will reduce your HVAC operating costs and keep your equipment running for as long as possible. Call (706) 259-9333 to get started on a free quote. Learn more about their maintenance plans online.