4 Reasons to Buy a Programmable Thermostat

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You can set a programmable thermostat to change your New Deal, Texas, home’s temperature automatically. That way, you won’t forget to turn down your heater or air conditioner before you go to bed or leave for work. Some devices, often called smart thermostats, can even learn your schedule over time. Programmable thermostats are available in many different styles. You should buy a programmable thermostat for energy savings, comfort, convenience, and better indoor air quality.

Energy Savings

A programmable thermostat will keep your HVAC system from overworking and wasting energy when you’re asleep or away from home. It can help you save energy and lower your utility bills while making your home’s temperature feel constant for you and your family. It also keeps your HVAC system from working as much, extending its life and preventing expensive breakdowns that could increase its power needs. Programmable thermostats are more expensive than standard models, but they can pay for themselves through energy savings in just a few years.

Comfort

You can set a programmable thermostat to return your home to a comfortable temperature before you wake up in the morning or come home at night. That way, you can enjoy the savings from running your HVAC system less without sacrificing your family’s comfort. Programmable thermostats also make adding zoning easy. Many zoned systems use dampers in ductwork to direct conditioned air where it’s needed most. Others are ductless, which have one outdoor HVAC unit connected to two or more indoor units.

For both types of zoning systems, thermometers throughout your home are connected to a programmable thermostat, letting you change the temperature of one room or zone without affecting the other parts of your home. That way, you can avoid cooling or heating empty rooms, and you can adjust the settings in each zone to eliminate warm areas or drafts. Also, your family members won’t need to argue about the most comfortable temperature. Each of them can choose a different setting for the zone they spend the most time in.

Convenience

You can control many programmable thermostats from your computer or smartphone. This feature makes checking your home’s temperature or making a change to your settings easy, whether you’re relaxing in your living room or vacationing many miles away. Many models also come with password protection to keep kids or guests from changing your settings.

Programmable thermostats are easy to install and program. You can choose a programmable thermostat that lets you set a different schedule for weekdays and weekends or a separate schedule for each day.

Better Indoor Air Quality

Dirt, dust, pollen, bacteria, and other contaminants in your home’s air can cause unpleasant smells. Poor indoor air quality can also lead to health problems like eye irritation, rashes, fatigue, headaches, asthma attacks, or a runny nose. Pollutants in your HVAC system can cause inconvenient breakdowns and reduce your airflow, as well.

Fortunately, many programmable thermostats will remind you when you need to change your unit’s air filter. They can also tell you when there’s another problem that might make your home uncomfortable, cause unpleasant smells, or need a repair from a professional. They can also monitor the humidity levels and the amounts of many common contaminants in your home’s air. That way, you can keep your family comfortable and healthy. You can also prevent biological growth on your walls or ceilings caused by high humidity.

Bruce Thornton Air Conditioning is a family business with more than 50 years of HVAC experience and a fleet of over 65 vehicles. We have more than 100 employees, and we can help you repair, maintain, and install a variety of heating and cooling equipment, including programmable thermostats. Call us anytime at 806-589-1014 for more information and excellent service from our knowledgeable, friendly technicians.

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