Gone are the days when homeowners only had a few basic options for their home thermostat. Sure, the old-school manual thermostats are as good as they’ve ever been and come complete with a digital look and simple controls, but residential thermostats these days range from “nothing fancy” to advanced systems you can control while on the beach.
So what is the best thermostat for your home? It all comes down to personal preference. Here are a few to consider:
1. Manual thermostat
Also called non-programmable, these thermostats are typically found in older homes but still do a great job when it comes to adjusting temperature settings by hand for homeowners who don’t want to bother with high-tech stuff. Rather than relying on old-school analog versions, most homeowners in Argyle, Texas, have access to digital versions with larger screens, simple controls, and the flexibility to switch between hot and cold with the push of a button. An example of a well-known, quality, non-programmable thermostat brand is Honeywell.
2. Programmable thermostat
Programmable thermostats may answer your prayers if you’re tired of manually adjusting your thermostat with the changing seasons or day-to-day. You can set specific temperatures for your AC unit while you’re out of the house, then have it auto-set to the new temperature when you or your family are typically home. Per the Department of Energy, you can save as much as 10% yearly on heating and cooling by turning your thermostat back 7-10 degrees for eight hours a day from its normal setting. A programmable thermostat can store and repeat multiple daily settings and still be flexible enough to handle manual overrides without losing everything you have stored. Major brands offering programmable thermostats include Ecobee, Lennox, and Amana. Consumer Reports came out with its top list of 2023 programmable thermostats here.
3. Smart/WiFi thermostat
These high-tech thermostats are the most popular these days, especially in newer homes with a new AC unit. They give homeowners the ability to control their system from anywhere with a smartphone while offering features such as the ability to adapt to your schedule, track energy usage, and improve overall energy efficiency. Click here for some of the more popular options on the market today, including Nest, Amana, Trane, Google, and Honeywell.
4. Communicating thermostat
When installed by a trained AC repair guy — like the amazing ones we have here at A&A Air, communicating thermostats pair with your AC unit and communicate directly with each other to deliver optimal comfort year-round.
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Watching your AC bills go through the roof during the summer months can be frustrating. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to impact your energy savings by taking advantage of the high-end thermostats above and scheduling preventative maintenance for your AC unit. At A&A Air, we take your family’s comfort seriously. We know our job inside and out and respond promptly.
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