As technology continues to advance, it affects more aspects of people’s lives. This technology can be an asset in all sorts of ways, not considered before the last few decades. A lot of those developments are in advancing home technology. Smart homes and related tech makes life easier and more convenient. From voice-activated cooking timers, automated door locks, HVAC system controls, and even remote control via smartphone apps, technology for the home have grown leaps and bounds.
High-Tech Thermostats
One such advanced technology is the smart thermostat. Like a traditional thermostat, intelligent versions help set and regulate your home’s desired temperature. These versions often feature a touch screen. They also have an app that connects them to a smartphone. This thermostat allows you to adjust the temperature when you’re not home. The thermostat can be programmed to change settings at different times based on when people are away or present.
Energy-Efficient Comfort
This technology is useful for a couple of reasons. Many energy companies and environmental groups recommend keeping the home’s temperature lower when no one is home, letting the ambient heat of the sun keep rooms from getting too cold. Then, when someone gets home, they can adjust the temperature to a more comfortable level. Planning around the residents’ schedules, they can arrive at a home that is already at a comfortable level.
With a smart thermostat, the temperature can be adjusted while traveling home to ensure a set temperature once they arrive. Times can be selected to meet a daily schedule. The temperature can be different when the house is empty during the day and then change before residents arrive home. Some smart thermostats even feature humidity controls, which are a great help in more moisture-riddled climates.
Installation
If there is a downside to smart thermostats, many people will need a trained and experienced technician to install it properly. Besides that, the benefits of an intelligent thermostat are pretty straightforward. Not only do they allow better temperature control for a more comfortable home, but they can also help people save money. This control ensures comfort in the house when there are people there without the guilt of continually having the heater or air conditioner running and avoids the discomfort someone experiences when they return home and wait for the system to adjust the environment to the desired comfort level.
Good Deals Heating and Cooling
Would a smart thermostat work for you? Let us do an evaluation. Contact Good Deals Heating and Cooling for an HVAC System check. We can recommend the best system for your home. Call 215-947-1166.
