If you aren’t already enjoying the great benefits of a WiFi thermostat in your North Texas home, there’s no time like the present to upgrade. Combining the programmable capabilities of its predecessor with advanced communication options and more, these units provide you with more control than ever before, not to mention energy savings if used wisely.
The Evolution of Thermostats
Thermostats have gone through three big changes over the years. It started with manual units, the ones that your parents, grandparents and even you utilized in the past. With these, you had no choice but to physically turn a dial or move a switch in order to change the temperature. Not long ago, programmable thermostats were introduced into the industry, and it hasn’t been the same since. Programmable models allow homeowners unprecedented control over when their heating or cooling equipment switches on or off on a daily basis. And more recently, WiFi thermostats have improved upon this concept.
The Benefits of a Wifi Thermostat
If you decide to upgrade to a WiFi thermostat for your home, you can expect to receive these benefits:
- Better control – As with programmable thermostats, you can set the times when your HVAC system turns on and off, allowing you to avoid wasting energy when you’re asleep or away from home.
- Internet connectivity – Just as the name suggests, you can make changes to your thermostat’s settings through any Internet connection.
- Smart-phone application – Certain models allow you access to the thermostat through a smart-phone app.
- Energy usage charts – By analyzing the charts, you can figure out where and when you’re using too much energy and make changes that will save you energy and cash.
- Learning capability – After a short time of use, some WiFi thermostats learn your scheduling habits and automatically make changes that will also help you save.
- Room or area sensors – Some models of WiFi thermostats include remote sensors installed away from the thermostat, which can average the temperature across multiple rooms to avoid energy waste.
For more expert advice about the benefits of a WiFi thermostat, or for any other home comfort concerns, please contact the professionals at James Lane Air Conditioning & Plumbing Co. We’ve been serving the HVAC needs of Wichita Falls, Vernon, Burkburnett, Graham, Iowa Park, Olney and the surrounding areas since 1957.
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