What's the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?
If you are searching for ways to stay comfortable in your Birmingham home while saving on your expenses, you might want to ponder upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have come a long way from setting the temperature and walking away and Norrell has a host of choices to meet your unique needs.
The most common styles of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a variety of options and features from Norrell.
What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats?- Programmable thermostats mean you can pre-set temperatures for a variety of times of the day and week. You can program the thermostat so that it has different temperatures during the day when no one is home, or at night when everyone is sleeping. There’s no need to expend energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when no one is there, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by making an adjustment to the temperature automatically. You can head out with one less thing to be concerned with.
- Smart thermostats take it a step further and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature adjustments that you make and learn from your behavior which allows it to begin making changes on its own. Quite a few of the newer and more advanced thermostats use your home’s Wi-Fi network, meaning you can control your home’s temperature throughout your home using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be configured to pull your energy usage figures on a website.
Whether you choose a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be dependent on your individual needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a little more because of the additional features, both programmable and smart thermostats are good ways to save on your energy costs while being sure you are comfy in your Birmingham home.
If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or any more ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Norrell a call at 205-267-0023 or request an appointment online and our specialists will be happy to help you.
