Get to Know Your Thermostat

How much do you know about your thermostat?

Do you pay attention to your thermostat? Like the rest of your HVAC system, it’s something that you probably don’t think about all too much…until it stops working. Your thermostat is the brains of the operation. It sends signals to your heating and cooling equipment when your home is either too hot or too cold. When something goes wrong with those signals, it can negatively impact home comfort. Do you know which type of thermostat you have in your home? Here are some things you should know about two types of thermostats – non-programmable and programmable. Non-programmable thermostats…

• Base models
• Compatible with different equipment

A non-programmable thermostat is your standard, straightforward thermostat solution. It can be digital or analog, and is compatible with different types of equipment. If you have a non-programmable thermostat, make sure you are not making constant adjustments. This could result in longer air conditioner run times and higher utility bills. Make sure you talk to your contractor about the right model for your home. Programmable thermostats…

• Set your temperature preferences based on your schedule
• Customizable home comfort
• Compatible with different equipment

A programmable thermostat does what its non-programmable counterpart can’t do – deliver customized comfort control. This ability to customize your home comfort allows you to save money. You won’t waste cooling dollars on an empty home. Like a non-programmable model, a programmable thermostat must be correctly matched with your equipment. Make sure you consult your local HVAC professional before you choose a thermostat.  

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