What Your Heating and AC Service Provider Wants You to Know About Smart Thermostats | Fort Worth, TX
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You may not have thought about a getting smart thermostat before. You may have thought that a standard one would do the trick. But the truth is, there is something that your heating and ac service provider would want you to know about having this type of thermostat. After all, it’s going to be a big benefit for your Fort Worth, TX home, and all it takes is a little bit of time to install. Your heating and ac service provider may even be able to help you get everything ready to go.
Smart thermostats are actually growing quite a bit in popularity and the reason for that is they are so simple to use. With more and more people automating everything they can in their homes, an automated thermostat is just one more thing. These are great for just about everyone because all you have to do is hook it up, connect it to your network and you’ll be able to control it from just about anywhere. You’ll also be able to see what your temperature setting is from anywhere (as long as you have the app).
If you have other smart home devices you can even connect your thermostat to them, including your Google Home or Nest or anything else you might have. That makes it even easier to just tell your device to turn up the heat or turn on the air or anything else you might want. But what does that have to do with your heating and ac? Actually, it has to do with a lot. It especially has to do with your HVAC system and the way that it’s working.
A smart thermostat is actually going to help you regulate the temperature in your home, which means you’re going to be a whole lot more comfortable. It’s also going to save you money because your temperatures are regulated. That’s definitely going to be a big bonus for you. But what your heating and ac service provider want you to know is that regulating your household temperature is actually doing a whole lot of good for your HVAC system.
When you keep your heat or your air set to a specific temperature all the time it means that the HVAC system is working more efficiently. Changing the temperature up and down constantly actually makes the HVAC work harder and this can result in even more wear and damage. You end up with more money in repair costs and you’ll even need to replace your HVAC system a whole lot faster if you use it with a traditional thermostat. That’s definitely something to keep in mind when it comes to spending the money on a smart thermostat (they are going to be a bit more expensive than the other kind).
But what other reasons are there for setting up a smart thermostat? Well, there are plenty and they don’t all have to do with your heating and ac service provider. For example, you’re going to have a more eco-friendly home if you set a specific temperature or range with your thermostat. That’s because you actually have the power to set schedules rather than just setting that temperature all the time. If you want the house to be at 65 when you’re in it but you don’t mind it getting warmer or cooler when you’re not you can set up a schedule for when you’ll be home and when you won’t.
With schedules your home is comfortable for you while you’re there but you’re not paying to heat or cool it when you’re not. And that means you don’t have to remember to turn the temperature up or down when you leave. The thermostat does it for you. And when you return you don’t have to return to a cold (or hot) house. You can set the schedule on your thermostat to turn the temperature back to your comfortable level just before you will get back home. It’s a great way to make sure you’re not wasting money too because you don’t have to pay for that heat or air that you’re not using.
While your heating and ac service provider may not have anything to do with the eco-friendly aspect of your home or how much money you’re saving, they’re definitely going to be happy for it because it’s going to help you and the planet. And all of it is helping your HVAC system. It won’t take long for the amount of money you save on less HVAC repairs to actually counter the amount of money that you have to spend in order to get that new thermostat and get it set up, either.
Talk to your heating and ac service provider about the options when it comes to your HVAC system and a new smart thermostat. You might even be surprised how much you could save and you’re definitely going to be surprised at how convenient it is. No more having to get up to change the temperature either. If you decide you want it up or down you can talk to your smart home devices to change it for you or even change it through the app. And that works even when you’re not at home. You can change the temperature through the app to make sure it’s ready when you get there.
If you’re ready to find out more about smart home devices and specifically a smart thermostat make sure you’re talking to your heating and ac service provider at One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating. You’re definitely going to be more than happy with the comfort of your home and your heating and ac service providers are going to be more than happy to help you get everything set up. Call One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating of Fort Worth, TX to set up an appointment for any of your heating and ac service needs. We get there fast and we get the job done right.