What's the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?
If you are looking for ways to stay cozy in your Dayton home while saving on your bills, you might want to ponder upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have come a long way from setting the temperature and walking away and Stevenson has a number of choices to meet your specific needs.
The most widespread types of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a number of options and features from Stevenson .
What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats?- Programmable thermostats permit you to pre-set temperatures for various times of the day and week. You can program the thermostat so that it gives you different temperatures during the day when no one is home, or at night when everyone is snoozing. There’s no need to devote energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when it’s empty, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by adjusting the temperature automatically. You can walk out the door with one less thing to be concerned with.
- Smart thermostats take it another step and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature alterations that you make and learn from your behavior which allows it to begin making adjustments on its own. Many of the newer and more advanced thermostats tap in to your home’s Wi-Fi network, permitting you to control your home’s temperature from all over using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be set up to pull your energy usage figures on a website.
Whether you choose a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be dependent on your unique needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a tad more because of the additional features, both programmable and smart thermostats are great ways to save on your energy costs while making sure you are comfortable in your Dayton home.
If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or any more ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Stevenson a call at 937-503-7896 or request an appointment online and our experts will be happy to help you.
