If you’ve lived with a standard thermostat for your HVAC installation and been satisfied, you could be wondering why you should make the switch to a programmable one. Getting a replacement is easy no matter what unit you have, and it offers numerous benefits that you and your wallet will appreciate. Below are some of the main reasons to consider installing one today.

Why Get a Programmable Thermostat for Your HVAC Installation?

1. Reduces Energy Bills

A programmable thermostat allows you to set it to follow a schedule. When no one is home during the day, such as for work and school, you can set it to switch to a more efficient temperature—warmer in summer, cooler in winter—at the time you leave and switch back to your preferred temperature just before you get home. Doing this regularly can lower your energy bill noticeably.

2. Increases Efficiency & Life Span

Installing a programmable thermostat and setting it to less extreme temperatures reduces the workload on your heating and cooling system.

This boosts your unit’s efficiency and can reduce the wear and tear it experiences over time, keeping it running at optimal levels for longer.

3. Accounts for Temperature Changes Throughout the Day

Programmable thermostats can account for the sun’s movements and its natural heating. During summer, it can drop a degree or two at the hottest point of the day or in winter when the sun is helping heat the house.

You can also set it to a different temperature while you’re asleep to give your unit a break. This increases efficiency and convenience since you won’t have to remember to make adjustments throughout the day.

4. Works With Any HVAC Installation

Programmable thermostats work with any heating and cooling installation; you just have to switch out your current thermostat for the programmable one. If your unit is still in excellent shape, but you want to make it more efficient, a programmable thermostat is the answer. A qualified HVAC contractor can make the switch for you.

 

The experienced HVAC contractor team at Combs Heating & Cooling in Chillicothe, OH, is fully licensed and insured with over 23 years of experience. They’re family-owned and -operated and offer Carrier® brand units. Plus, they provide free estimates for new installations. Learn more about their services online, and call (740) 772-2233 to ask which programmable thermostats they have in stock.