Comfort and Efficiency Combined
A smart thermostat is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your home. It goes far beyond a simple programmable thermostat by learning your habits, accounting for external weather, and allowing remote control to maximize both your comfort and your energy savings. Top brands include Ecobee and Google Nest.
How Do They Save Money?
Smart thermostats, like our ClimateControl Thermostat, save energy in several key ways:
- Learning & Scheduling: They learn your daily routines and automatically create a schedule to reduce heating or cooling when you're typically away or asleep.
- Geofencing: Using your phone's location, the thermostat can automatically enter an "Away" mode when everyone has left the house and return to your preferred temperature just before the first person arrives home.
- Utility Rebates: Many energy providers offer rebates or credits for installing a smart thermostat and enrolling in "demand response" programs, which allow the utility to slightly adjust your temperature during peak usage times.
Beyond the Thermostat: The Power of Sensors
The problem with traditional thermostats is they only measure the temperature in one spot (usually a hallway). This can lead to hot or cold spots in other important rooms.
This is where remote temperature sensors come in. By placing sensors in different rooms (like the bedroom, nursery, or living room), you can tell your smart thermostat to maintain a specific temperature in a specific room at a specific time. For example, you can tell it to make sure the nursery is 70°F at night, regardless of the temperature in the hallway. This room-by-room control is the key to true smart climate comfort.