Benefits of a Programmable Thermostat for Spring and Summer

air conditioning, it is losing energy to the warmer outside environment, causing it to work even harder to maintain a temperature. By letting off on the AC while you’re away (The hottest parts of the day if you’re on a 9 to 5 schedule) you’ll be doubling down on the energy savings and your wallet will notice.

The department of energy recommends keeping your home warmer than average when you are away or sleeping and then dropping the heat to around 78 degrees only when you are home.

More Comfort From Less Effort

Many programmable thermostats can be set with multiple daily settings. Each one can be reset and overridden without affecting the rest of the daily or weekly program. That means you’ll get the perfect settings for your schedule without having to constantly fiddle with the thermostat. For a time when your schedule is altered, you can switch up your home’s cooling settings without throwing off future scheduling.

In-Depth Information About Your Cooling System

Information like when to change filters and potential problems with the system can be shown on your thermostat display. That will save you the hassle of keeping up on your system’s schedule, and help you keep on top of minor issues before they turn in to more costly problems.

Easy Interface

Touch screen displays, digital readings, and easy-to-navigate menus make operating a programmable thermostat a breeze. The interfaces on modern equipment blow previous technology out of the water. Once you experience the convenience of a new thermostat, you’ll wonder why you didn’t make the switch sooner.

Ability to Control Zones

If you ever plan on having individually controlled zones in your home, you’ll need a programmable thermostat. Whether you’re planning on making the zoning upgrade now or in the future, you should consider upgrading the thermostat first in order to reap the benefits in the meantime. Then, when it’s time to make the switch, you’ll already be ahead of the game.