Looking to improve your heating & cooling costs by installing a new AC thermostat? For some, making a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system operate more efficiently is just a click away. Hi-tech thermostats that can be monitored and controlled through any computer, tablet or smartphone are options available for new and old HVAC systems.
It really is the modern remote control of convenience. Now a person can open his or her phone and monitor the temperature of the house any time of the day. And the best part is they don’t have to go home to a hot house–just turn down the A/C when you are about to leave for home. And at home you can even adjust the thermostat without getting out of bed–this is just like the convenience the television remote brought to people.
People with vacation homes can adjust the temperature before they arrive. By monitoring the system year-round they can know when it’s working properly and when they need to send a repairman. And if someone rents out their vacation home, they can keep an eye on what visitors are setting the temperature at.
Thermostats controlled with wireless devices aren’t the only option. Many newer models are programmable, and some units communicate communicate as the brain link between the indoor unit and the outdoor unit.
Some ‘smart’ thermostats use sensors to monitor temperature, humidity and other factors to control the indoor environment. A quality thermostat can be a good investment. Most of the time it can be rolled over to the next HVAC system.
While a majority of thermostats range from less than $200 to a high of about $600, a new unit can pay for itself in lower power bills. The average home can see savings of up to about $180 a year if the homeowner follows the energy efficiency guidelines that come with the device.
Many thermostats can be integrated into home automation systems that control everything from surveillance cameras and video doorbells to garage doors and lights. And many provide an app you can download to your phone or tablet.
People who buy thermostats from big-box stores on their own need to make sure the one they are buying can be programmed for the particular system they have. For example, the box could say it’s for ‘heat pumps’ but that doesn’t necessarily mean a two-stage heat pump, and most people have two-stage heat pumps. You have to have the number of cooling and heating stages correct when purchasing a thermostat.
The fraction of money you may save by trying to do it yourself could cost you a whole lot more in the long run. With the technology continuing to change year after year, professional technicians still have to go to school and to be trained on these control systems. It’s a continual cycle of learning and understanding new technologies. In many cases it’s better to hire a professional like HVAC Repair San Diego to install your HVAC system thermostat. Unless you are trained on the new equipment you could void a warranty, damage the HVAC system or the thermostat by installing it yourself.
Call 619-483-0044 to schedule your thermostat upgrade today!