If you’re staying at home during the heat of summer in Hurstbourne, KY, upgrading to a smart thermostat can help you regulate your energy use by the time of day, your location in your home, and your local weather forecast. That way, your HVAC system will cool your home efficiently and save you money. Upgrading to a smart thermostat helps you assess your energy use, reduce your energy consumption, and lower your carbon emissions while keeping you cool.
A Smart Thermostat Saves You Money
A smart thermostat is accurate and full of energy-saving information to save you an average of 12% to 15% on your cooling costs. A smart thermostat can reduce your utility bills by 23% annually. Unlike a traditional thermostat, a smart thermostat learns your patterns and applies that data accordingly to more effectively cool your home.
A smart thermostat cools or heats areas or zones within your home differentially by the time of day or the location of the sun. Smart thermostat touch screens allow you to manually change the temperature settings within rooms in your home.
Sensors in Your Smart Thermostat Act on Your Activity Level
Your smart thermostat’s Wi-Fi sensors measure the temperature outside, the warmth of the sunlight heating each room in your home, and your activity level. They can also keep track of whether you are awake, sleeping, or exercising. Microprocessors in some smart thermostats can track and accurately display the amount of electricity you use as your HVAC system cools your home.
A smart thermostat connects to your HVAC system and allows you to easily manage your air conditioner, water heater, and large kitchen appliances to keep your bill in your comfort range. Your smart thermostat operates by remote control, voice commands or manually to save you money and reduce your carbon emissions for healthier indoor air.
Energy Star Smart Thermostats
Your utility company may offer an incentive or a dividend if you install an ENERGY STAR smart thermostat. You can significantly lower your electric bill by using less electricity during peak hours and complying with electric company programs designed to help you conserve electricity and save money.
ENERGY STAR smart thermostats operate in a low-power mode while you’re away from home. A smart upgrade from a programmable or manual thermostat can also help to save you money on repair bills and premature replacement costs.
Smart Thermostat Diagnostics
A smart thermostat can often tell you whether your system needs routine maintenance or repairs, and some can even tell youwhere your system is malfunctioning by sensing humidity, condensate, drainage, and inefficiency.
Certain models of smart thermostats produce diagnostics that you can read to save you time and money on your HVAC system’s operating costs. Your smart thermostat might also be able to tell you if you have a clogged condensate line that can damage your equipment and could eventually lead to the need for a premature replacement of your entire HVAC system if left unchecked.
KLM Heating & Cooling
If you are interested in finding out whether upgrading to a new smart thermostat is a worthwhile investment for you and your home, get in touch with our experts. We can thoroughly explain your options in easy to understand terms to help you make an informed decision regarding HVAC equipment selection. Our knowledgeable staff will also listen to your concerns and answer any questions you might have. We believe that educating our clients allows us to better serve you because you will then have a better understanding of your own needs and preferences.
Upgrade to a smart thermostat by calling KLM Heating & Cooling. Our NATE-certified service technicians offer the latest advancements in cooling technology, quality installations, scheduled maintenance plans, or emergency repairs. As a family-owned and operated HVAC service, we guarantee all of our work and 100% customer satisfaction.
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