Looking to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat?

You’ve probably heard by now, that Smart Thermostats can reduce your HVAC-related energy consumption by a lot, but energy savings are just the beginning…

Before we get into all the bells and whistles, let’s begin by defining our terms…

There are 3 basic types of thermostats: Manual Thermostats that allow you to set the temperature and nothing more, Programmable Thermostats that can automatically adjust the temperature based on a pre-set schedule, and Wi-Fi enabled Smart Thermostats that connect to an app on your smartphone (thus the name) or tablet.

Entry-level Smart Thermostats just allow you to adjust the temperature remotely. Middle-of-the-road models use motion sensors (and sometimes geofencing) to learn your preferences and routine, automatically adjusting to an energy-saving temperature when you’re asleep or away. Higher-end models do much more than automatically adjusting the temperature in your home so you can realize those HVAC-related energy savings.

For instance, ecobee brand thermostats can help you improve Indoor Air Quality with built -in air quality monitors and alerts, as well as air filter change reminders. They can also help you eliminate hot and cold spots in your home with SmartSensors that detect which rooms are occupied and automatically adjust the temperature in those rooms.

Premium ecobee models include built-in smoke alarm detection, advanced sensor technology to alert you of issues when you're away from home, freeze detection to prevent burst pipes, and you can control all of that with your voice by using Siri or Alexa.

Similarly, Honeywell’s Total Connect® Comfort App