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Now that “smart” thermostats have been out for a few years, the bugs have been shaken out and they’re becoming much more popular. But why? Is it really worth the extra expense and frustration to get a new thermostat and learn how to use it? In one word: absolutely! Here’s why:

Why Wise Homeowners Are Installing Smart Thermostats

• A few years ago, programmable thermostats were all the rage because they could be pre-programmed to change the temperature at particular times. Smart thermostats take this information a step further by learning from your heating behavior. This allows it to optimize how your system is run to provide the most economical efficiency while still keeping you and your family comfortable.
• After a short period of time while your new smart thermostat picks up your behavior, it will start noticing predictive behaviors and model its output to match. You may not realize you always turn up the air conditioning after you’ve come home from your workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but your smart thermostat will.
• Because they’re tied to the internet, they can pick up local weather conditions and adapt the heating or cooling of your home to those conditions, such as the level of humidity each day, heavy winds or predicted rapid outdoor temperature drops.
• The network connection also makes it easy to adjust the temperature, even when you’re away from home. If you’ve ever had family come to visit who couldn’t figure out your thermostat, this makes it much easier to make everyone happy, because all you need to do is pull up an app and make the change.
• A smart thermostat records real-time energy usage, allowing you to improve your energy awareness. This helps you make educated decisions on whether it makes more sense to go put on a hoodie or just crank up the heat.
• It can tell you how long it will take to cool or heat your home to a particular temperature, helping you avoid the temptation to just crank it up hoping it will heat or cool your home more quickly (HVAC tip: it won’t).

If you’re ready to make the jump to a smart thermostat, we can help. At Cox Air Conditioning & Heating, we’ve been serving the area since 1958, providing exceptional technical advice and customer service. Contact us today to find out how we can help make your home more efficient and comfortable.