Three Options To Look at When Choosing a New Thermostat
Lives today are run by smartphones. They keep calendars and appointments. People can access the Internet and send emails and other messages in seconds. The HVAC industry is not lagging behind in this sector and has introduced smart thermostats. Now customers can control the temperatures in their homes from their phones. This saves people time, worry, and money through programmable and learning technology.
When Willis Carrier added the switch that made adjustments to temperature, he doubtless never could have predicted the technology that would come in 100 years later.
The T5+ Smart Thermostat From Honeywell Home
Honeywell has been a well-known and reliable brand for years in the air conditioning market. Their T5+ thermostat works with the Honeywell app and is compatible with Apple Home Kit, Cortana, and Alexa, so changing the temperature can be as easy as speaking it.
One of the major selling points of this model is its use of geofencing. It uses a customer’s smartphone’s location to determine when to begin regulating temperatures within the house. This prevents energy wasted on temperature regulation in an empty house, putting money back in the homeowner’s pocket. It also gives alerts when filters need changing, or there is some other problem with the system.
Price Range: $110- $160
The Voice-Controlled Ecobee Smart Thermostat
This Ecobee thermostat has a slightly higher price point, but it does have a few more features. Though it is also compatible with Apple Home Kit, it comes with Alexa and Spotify already included. It also comes with a smart sensor that one can control via the smartphone app or the thermostat itself.
This thermostat detects whether or not there are occupants in the house and adjusts the energy-saving accordingly. It also calculates when energy is cheaper and cools more during those times. The company calculates that a homeowner can save up to 23% on energy costs.
Price: $249.99
The Nest Learning Thermostat From Google
The Google Nest Learning thermostat has been around since 2011 and was the first Energy Star rated thermostat. It only takes a week to learn the household routine and then use that information to program itself.
According to Google, it can save 10-12% of energy when cooling and 10 % when heating and helps each family conserve energy by displaying a leaf when the temperature setting saves energy. The app tracks energy used so customers can see trends in their usage. It displays weather, temperature, and time when it senses someone in the room and comes in seven different colors:
- Mirror Black
- White
- Brass
- Stainless Steel
- Black
- Polished Steel
- Copper
As with the other thermostats, it can be controlled from a smartphone app and uses sensors within the home and phone tracking to help determine temps. It sends alerts regarding maintenance and if something seems amiss, such as temps too low or too high in the home.
Price: $249
About Jerry Brittingham A/C & Heat, Inc.
This Daytona Beach, FL-based company has been striving to keep people comfortable since 2002. Jerry Brittingham A/C & Heat, Inc. has knowledgeable techs who will help customers find the thermostat that will fit their needs. Contact them today to install a smart thermostat.
