3 facts to consider when shopping for digital thermostats

Temperature accuracy, energy savings, and greater control of your home’s comfort are the advantages of upgrading to a smart digital thermostat.   If your mechanical thermostat is failing or you’re shopping for improved in-home temperature control, here are three considerations to weigh when deciding which system is best for you:

1.Expense. While a smart thermostat may be more costly than a traditional dial model, the newer devices save more money in efficiency.   The average cost of a smart thermostat is about $300.   The U. S. Department of Energy reports that digital thermostats can save as much as 10 percent annually on your energy bill.

2.Compatibility with your heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.   Before choosing a thermostat model, check that it can work with the voltage of your home’s HVAC.

3.Installation ease.   Some home owners choose to install their smart thermostats; however, hiring HVAC professionals make the process simple.   They can also recommend the best model for your needs, and help navigate set-up once the installation is complete, for maximum convenience.

Tom Eppers, co-owner, Dowe & Wagner, an HVAC company serving residential and commercial customers in Illinois and Wisconsin, recommends digital thermostats as they save energy costs by automatically adjusting the home’s temperature.   They also benefit the environment with less wasted energy.

These smart thermostats can accommodate multiple settings throughout the week.   They even save on the wear and tear of the air conditioner and furnace, as they can be programmed to run at variable temperatures, instead of a constant rate.   When your home is unoccupied, your temperature can be automatically adjusted to conserve energy.   Daily schedule changes are easily accommodated with simple adjustments.

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