Spring has begun, and it won’t be long before the summer heat has your air conditioning working overtime to keep you cool. You may be dreading those summer energy bills, but what if there was a way to lower your energy bills and keep you comfortable all year long? A smart thermostat can do that and more. Keep reading to learn five benefits of smart thermostats.

Smart thermostats adjust automatically.

Perhaps the greatest functionality of smart thermostats is their ability to adjust temperature and settings based on your routine and other factors. You’ll need to adjust the settings manually for the first week or so, but it will quickly learn what temperature you prefer your home to be at certain times of the day. Some models have motion sensors and can detect when you leave the house and when you return. These models can even adjust temperatures in certain rooms by detecting which rooms you spend time in and when.

Smart thermostats will also account for outside temperature and the size of your home. But you can always program a heating and cooling schedule yourself and adjust the temperature at any time if you prefer. The result is a home that’s always optimized for comfort and energy use at any point in the day.

Control your settings remotely.

With a smart thermostat, you never have to worry about your settings while you’re away from home. Most smart thermostats can be controlled by an accompanying app on your smartphone, meaning you can check and change the temperature from anywhere. This can come in handy if your schedule unexpectedly changes or you forgot to adjust the settings before leaving on a trip. Perhaps you’ve come home from a trip to find that your house sitter turned the A/C or heat up dramatically, leaving you with an abnormally high energy bill. With a smart thermostat, you can always keep an eye on your settings and change them whenever you need to.

Receive important notifications.

Smart thermostats keep you informed by sending alerts and reminders directly to your smartphone or email inbox. Receive alerts when it’s time to change your air filters or batteries, so you’re never caught off guard by a maintenance issue. Many smart thermostats will also notify you of power outages and extreme temperatures inside your home. You can even track your home’s energy use and patterns, helping you find more ways to increase efficiency and comfort.

Improve air quality.

Maintenance reminders like air filter alerts help keep your HVAC system in perfect working condition, ensuring your air stays clean by reducing the risk of harmful pollutants. In addition to tracking temperature and energy use, smart thermostats can monitor indoor humidity and make necessary adjustments. Some models, like the VisionPRO® 8000 from Honeywell®, can even control a humidifier or dehumidifier to keep the air quality and moisture at just the right levels.

Lower your energy bills.

We’ve seen how the benefits of smart thermostats will increase energy efficiency, optimize comfort levels, and give you complete control over the temperature in your home. All these factors work together to help you save money on your energy bills, no matter the season. Smart thermostats won’t waste energy on heating or cooling your home while you’re away, they can automatically adjust based on which rooms are occupied, and you can always adjust the settings remotely if your schedule changes. Smart thermostats afford you more comfort and more savings.

Take control of your home with a smart thermostat from WestAIR.

The benefits of smart thermostats go far beyond what we’ve discussed here. If you’re ready to take your home’s energy efficiency and comfort to the next level, contact WestAIR. We offer a wide range of Honeywell® advanced T-Series and VisionPro® units to put you in control of your home’s temperature and energy costs. Contact us today to learn more.

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