6 Reasons You Should Install a Smart Thermostat in Your Home

Is a smart thermostat really worth it? Does a smart thermostat actually save money? We hear questions every day about smart thermostats, and the experts at Bell Brothers are here to provide you those answers.

Smart thermostats are quickly replacing their digital and even programmable counterparts, because of their wide range of benefits. It goes further than something you can brag about at parties. (Although, you can do that, too.)

So, what are the benefits of a smart thermostat? Let’s explore 6 key benefits, and why you should consider making the switch.

1.  A Smart Thermostat Can Dramatically Reduce Your Energy Bills

A modern thermostat costs, on average, between $250 and $350 to purchase and install. While this may seem steep, you’ll quickly discover that the initial investment pays for itself over time.

Homeowners who invest in these thermostats can dramatically lessen the amount due on their energy bills.

Though the exact cost will vary from home to home, you’re able to track your heating routines and amend them accordingly.

Everyone uses their heating and air conditioning differently. Each family is comfortable in different temperatures. With a smart thermostat, you can find an optimal temperature that suits your home and everyone in it.

On average, households that use a smart thermostat can save up to $140 per year on energy costs.

You could increase or decrease this cost by tracking, assessing, and optimizing your energy habits.

 

2.  Your Smart Thermostat Can Be Controlled by Your Smartphone

The days of needing to be in the same room – or even the same building – to crank up the heating or turn on the air conditioning are at an end.

With a smart thermostat, you can control the temperature from your smartphone, no matter where you are.

Creeping downstairs to turn the heating on, trying not to wake anyone up? That’s no longer needed. Instead, just roll over, pick up your phone from your nightstand, open the app, and simply feel the air change to your liking.

If you’ve had a long day at work and you want nothing more than to come home to the comfort of a cozy living room during winter – you don’t have to wait until you step through the door. Instead, adjust the temperature using your smartphone when you leave work, and you’ll feel toasty knowing the warmth of your home awaits you.

3.  A Smart Thermostat Lets You Track Your Energy Use

Traditional thermostats come with a whole range of issues, one of which was never being able to track your energy usage.

Modern technology makes it so you can access detailed reports that clearly outline how much energy your household uses throughout the day.

The reports are all in real-time. Meaning none of your data will be out-of-date.

You can see the energy you’re using as you’re using it.

This makes it easy to compare your energy patterns. Examine your usage in the past and chart the differences from month to month and year to year. If you’re on a mission to use less energy, these comparative reports allow you to see where you can trim the fat.

4.  A Smart Thermostat Will Adjust the Temperature Automatically For The Weather

A smart thermostat can analyze and predict your energy patterns surprisingly quickly.

It learns the temperature your household is most comfortable in and strives for maximum efficiency.

So, when the weather changes outside, your smart thermostat adjusts automatically to accommodate that.

This is a setting you can switch off, but it’s handy if you’re forgetful or you’re not at home.

5.  These Thermostats Are Better for The Environment

We see more and more homeowners asking about how they can “go green.” In fact, protecting our environment ranks high on our society’s priority list.

However, we hear all the time that Sacramento homeowners don’t know where to start when it comes to shrinking their carbon footprint.

Using a smart thermostat is a small change in practice but can have major effects on amount of energy you use at home.

With better controls and reporting, you can start using less energy. That lessens the number of fossil fuels considerably, as well as the need for electricity from power plants. As a result, your carbon footprint will be much lighter, and your comfort levels will have increased.

Going green has never been easier!

6.  Can Control Your Home Temperature with Voice Control

These smart thermostats are so smart that it can hear you.

Much like your smartphone, voice control makes it effortless to adjust the temperature of your home.

Plus, you can sync your smart thermostat with most devices like Amazon Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit. This is particularly helpful when your phone runs out of battery. Simply tell the thermostat go up, go down, or give it a specific temperature.

Some smart thermostats even play music and handle calls. While this isn’t the case for all of them, it’s the latest feature of new releases.

Will You Make the Switch?

Smart thermostats are quickly making their mark on the world while shifting the negative impact of our carbon footprints.

If you’re thinking about a smart thermostat, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with the HVAC experts at Bell Brothers.