Why Smart Thermostats are Worth It
By now you’ve probably wondered what all the hype’s about with smart thermostats. Thermostats like Google Nest are all over the place and for good reason! They’re simple solutions to the norm that provide ease of installation, convenience, and energy-saving capabilities. So, do you attempt to install them yourself or hire an installer? We’re going to cover that and highlight some of the many benefits of smart climate control and show you why smart thermostats are worth it.
To DIY Or Not To DIY
This mostly depends on if you have a smart home ecosystem in place. Hiring an installer like us at Dominion Design and doing it yourself will both let you enjoy the benefits of energy efficiency and remote control convenience. However, if you have or plan to create a smart home ecosystem of other products like automatic shades, lighting, etc., then it’s best to choose a professional installer to ensure everything works cohesively and that you’re taking full advantage of all possible smart home features. Ex: syncing up your automatic shades to your smart thermostat!
Control Your Thermostat From Anywhere
Ask nearly anyone if they like their smart thermostat and they’ll reply “yeah, I can control the temperature from anywhere!”, which is definitely one of the most convenient features! Leave for a trip and forget to turn down the thermostat? No longer a problem. With smart thermostats, you can even set your rooms to different temperatures. For example, if you’re spending most of your time in your office during the day you can keep it cool while the rest of the house is unchanged. You can even set it to receive alerts on your phone if temperatures get too high or low.
Energy Savings
We all know that cooling your home here in Texas takes a toll on your energy bill. But did you know that homes with smart thermostats experience an average of up to $150 in energy savings? The more you use it and optimize your settings and routine, the more that number goes up. Smart thermostats are exactly what their name states; “smart”. They learn your routines, preferences, and they can detect movement in the home so that your AC isn’t working to cool an empty house. But you can still come home to a cool house because it remembers your schedule and it can detect when you’re close to home!
Smart thermostats have many benefits from energy savings to being able to control your thermostat from your phone to having it learn your schedule so you can set it and forget it. We’ve gone in depth about why smart thermostats are worth it and touched on how they can contribute to a smart ecosystem. If you’re looking to bring smart climate control into your home, give us a call today!