A Thermostat Upgrade Is Green and Saves Green
Homeowners are always looking for different ways to save, and for good reason! Doing something as little as upgrading an old thermostat will help save the planet and the bank account.
Upgrading to a smart thermostat is an easy way homeowners can get that green back. Of course, they must first know the difference between a digital thermostat and a smart thermostat. Below is all homeowners need to know about how smart thermostats work and their eco-friendly features as well!
Differences Between Digital and Smart Thermostats
There was a time when the digital thermostat was the most technologically advanced thermostat on the market. Homeowners loved how convenient it was and how much money they could save as a result. However, times change, and now the smart thermostat is replacing the digital thermostat. Here are a few of the main differences between the two:
- Digital thermostats are programmable. The homeowner can set the temperature to change while they aren’t home. This is the main benefit digital thermostats provide. The homeowner can save money on energy costs while helping the environment as well.
- Digital thermostats also feature a backlit, easy-to-use screen.
- Smart thermostats are wi-fi capable, provide energy reports and automatic software updates.
- Smart thermostats also provide air quality control.
Perhaps the biggest difference is that smart thermostats can be accessed via any wi-fi device, while digital thermostats cannot.
More on Smart Thermostats (How They Work)
The thing about smart thermostats is they do all the hard work for the homeowner. People tend to shy away from this type of thermostat out of fear that they won’t know how to use it. In reality, this thermostat is one of the most user-friendly thermostats on the market.
Here’s how they work:
- Multiple different programmable settings
- The homeowner can set the thermostat to change temperatures multiple times throughout the day
- The app also allows the homeowner to change the temperature when they see fit
- Homeowners can turn the system on and off via the app as well
- The thermostat also initiates the reports and updates automatically, unless otherwise specified
The basic functionality of the smart thermostat is the same as any other. Still, this thermostat makes it convenient to live with great air quality while also saving energy!
Eco-Friendly Features
The customizability of the smart thermostat is what makes it so eco-friendly, and the fact that it provides its own energy reports, of course. Still, it is up to the homeowner to tell the thermostat how much energy to use in the first place.
Essentially, this thermostat teaches the homeowner healthy energy-saving habits that they don’t even have to think about. The homeowner simply programs the thermostat once and then goes about their daily schedule. Then, if their schedule changes, they can update the temperature change conveniently on their phone.
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