{"id":908,"date":"2017-05-22T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T15:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heatingcoolingchicagoland.com\/blog\/?p=908"},"modified":"2017-05-19T14:46:14","modified_gmt":"2017-05-19T18:46:14","slug":"know-this-wireless-thermostats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/know-this-wireless-thermostats\/","title":{"rendered":"You Need to Know This about Wireless Thermostats!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"thermostat-being-adjusted\"When we\u2019re looking into ways to help you save money on your air conditioning in Evanston, IL<\/a> or elsewhere in Chicagoland, a piece of advice we frequently offer is to upgrade the thermostat<\/a>. The manual slider\/dial model of thermostat is out of date, and programmable digital models have taken over. A digital thermostat with the basic two programming slots\u2014an inexpensive option when it comes to thermostats\u2014is a tremendous improvement in precision and convenience for an HVAC system.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s the current height of climate control technology, wireless and smart thermostats. These are models permitting remote access through smart phones, tablets, and computers. The \u201csmart\u201d technology means the thermostat \u201clearns\u201d from the homeowner\u2019s settings to develop its own programs. These are attractive options, and customers often ask about them.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s good news and bad news on the Wi-Fi thermostat front, and we\u2019re here to help you be better informed.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Wi-Fi and Smart Thermostats<\/h2>\n

The modern Wi-Fi and smart thermostats<\/a> place powerful tools in a home. The wireless connection allows you to check on the conditions in your home when you\u2019re away and receive reports. You can then make adjustments and shut off heating and cooling to save money, or arrange to have the system come on in time for your return home. The smart part removes the burden of trying to figure out the right programming for energy conservation: the thermostat does the hard work of maximizing savings. You can even receive a report on how much energy the HVAC system is saving.<\/p>\n

There are many models and manufacturers of wireless smart thermostats, so you can choose a model with as many features as you wish. The highest end models permit control of other systems in a house, such as security cameras and door locks.<\/p>\n

A Major Note of Caution<\/h2>\n

The Wi-Fi thermostat has unfortunately often been a trap that hasty customers have rushed into. Shopping online to find a wireless smart thermostat can end in serious disaster for an HVAC system.<\/p>\n

To start with, wireless and smart thermostats can be expensive. You don\u2019t want to make the leap to having one installed unless you know it\u2019s right for your needs. Often, a home can do well with a standard programmable model that fits the household budget better.<\/p>\n

But more crucially, a wireless thermostat with amateur installation can void the equipment warranty<\/em>. Many people don\u2019t realize this, but changing the thermostat on an HVAC system from the one it was installed with is often restricted under the warranty. The reason is the issue of incompatibility. Many Wi-Fi thermostats run off of third-party algorithms that won\u2019t work with the HVAC system, leading the damage to the system\u2014and these programs are difficult to override. You may end up with a system requiring major repairs that are no longer covered under the warranty. On top of all this, the poorly connected thermostat will create an HVAC system that wastes money and doesn\u2019t offer the comfort it should.<\/p>\n

Your best option is always to rely on our professionals<\/a> when you\u2019re interested in a thermostat upgrade. We are familiar with many climate control systems, and we\u2019ll ensure you have a model that 1) fits your budget, 2) won\u2019t void the warranty, and 3) won\u2019t harm the HVAC system. Our technicians can handle the installation so the system works the way it should.<\/p>\n

Malek Heating & Cooling\u2014Proudly serving the Chicagoland area since 1998.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s good news and bad news on the Wi-Fi thermostat front, and we\u2019re here to help you be better informed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[102,62,67],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/908"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=908"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/908\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":911,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/908\/revisions\/911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.goservicemax.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}