Upgrading to a smart thermostat can make an impact on your comfort and utility usage (thus your bank account.) Older models of thermostats do not work as well as they used to, with errors in temperature readings. This can make an HVAC system work hard and inefficiently. More AC repairs are needed, some costly parts replaced, before the inevitable necessary installation of a new cooling system.
RAS TX offers more than AC repair, we provide ways to get the most out of your heating and cooling system and preserve it over time so it operates at its best for the longest. Smart thermostats are an easy way to help your AC run efficiently, as inexpensively as possible, while you stay comfortable, effortlessly thanks to wi-fi connectability.
If you are wondering which smart thermostat would be right for your home or office AC upgrade, call RAS to speak with a heating and cooling expert.
5 benefits to a wi-fi thermostat:
1) Save on Utilities
With energy consumption comes energy costs, and those are inflating with everything else. Save on utilities by setting your thermostat strategically.
If you aren’t home for a portion of the day, you can schedule your HVAC to turn down when you leave and turn back up right before your return, without you pushing a button each day. Energy.Gov estimates that by turning the house temperature down for 8 hours a day, 7°-10°F from your ideal temperature, you can save up to 10% on energy bills.
2) Wi-Fi = Convenient
Easily schedule and change your HVAC thermostat schedule and current temperature from your smartphones, internet-connected tablets, computers, and home devices like Alexa and Google Nest/Home, etc.)
The humidity in Houston is infamous, and a reliable AC system is imperative. With a properly programmed thermostat, not only will you enjoy a cool home, you won’t waste your time adjusting it constantly or wondering if you left it on when you went to bed.
3) Precision
Modern, smart thermostats are more accurate than outdated manual one-setting thermostats. Every degree makes a difference in energy consumption, and cost. Analog thermostats can have up to a 5-degree error, while digital ones have been found to be accurate within half a degree.
4) Energy Efficiency
In this day and age, being energy efficient is more than a trend. HVAC systems sustain more wear when cooling during the summer and heating during the coldest months. A wifi-connected, programmable thermostat helps units run smoothly and consistently, avoiding major fluctuations in temperature that take a lot of energy.
Upgrading your thermostat is an inexpensive way to reduce your carbon footprint while protecting your HVAC system from excessive, unnecessary wear.
5) Stay in the Know with HVAC Notifications
Many modern thermostats have sensors designed to detect and notify you if a part needs to be replaced, a filter changed, or other services are needed. You can also track your patterns of energy usage.
