The thermostat is a critical part of the HVAC system that warms your home in winter and cools it during the summer. But its importance is too often overlooked, and homeowners simply change its settings up and down according to their comfort whims. This can mean a great deal of energy going to waste, especially during the cold months when the heating system puts in an enormous amount of work. When you use some planning\u2014along with an upgrade to newer thermostat technology\u2014you can make your thermostat work to help you conserve energy while still providing the cozy warmth your family needs during this season.<\/p>\n
Thermostats do not get better with age! This is true of any appliance, but homeowners often seem to forget about it when it comes to a thermostat. If your home\u2019s thermostat is more than a decade old, or it\u2019s a manual or no-frills digital model, then you\u2019re missing out on many potential energy savings. Call our technicians and ask about the many newer thermostat models available.<\/a> In particular, consider a \u201csmart\u201d thermostat, which optimizes heating (and cooling) by designing its own programming based on your history of settings. Plus, you can remotely control these thermostats using a Wi-Fi connection or smart phone.<\/p>\nNext, keep a steady, lower setting on the thermostat<\/h3>\n