There are many holiday gift guides and tech-focused blog posts that like to remind homeowners about how great a present a smart thermostat is. It’s a new, nifty device that can make some major improvements to your life. However, without intricate knowledge of how an HVAC system works and the technology behind it, they can be a little empty. Sure, a smart thermostat can look cool and you can operate it with your smartphone, but is it worth the money to upgrade if your old system still works?
The answer is yes, but not for the reasons you might expect. There are some unique benefits of smart thermostats in Grand Rapids, MI, and today we’re going to cover the three most important. If, after reading this blog, you decide that a smart thermostat upgrade is a good idea for you and your family, then don’t hesitate to call our team and get started.
1. They Can Save You Money
Smart thermostats might seem like an unnecessary expense, until you think about what they actually do and how they improve your HVAC system. Smart thermostats can improve the efficiency of your air conditioning or heating system by a significant amount. This is because they can give you knowledge on how effective or efficient your system is running, tell you about your HVAC habits, and give you the power to curb your energy-wasting practices to keep things tight and efficient.
Not to mention that smart thermostats are less likely to break down than older systems. And don’t even get us started about those old analog thermostats that shouldn’t even still be working today!
2. They Improve the Effectiveness of Your HVAC
Your HVAC system needs to adequately keep your home comfortable. Whether it’s your air conditioning during the summer, or your heating system during the winter, your thermostat is going to lead the charge. That’s why a smart thermostat is a great investment—it’s going to leave your home less likely to lose heat or air conditioning when you need it the most.
Smart and Wi-Fi-capable thermostats are more reliable than their old counterparts. Many of them are even backed up by warranties or guarantees. Match that with the fact that you can get precision readings on your efficiency levels, and you’ll be able to positively affect the comfort of your home with this kind of technology.
3. They’re Super Convenient
Do you know how we mentioned at the beginning of this blog post that a smart thermostat could be activated with a smartphone? Well, it wasn’t a joke. We were being dead serious. Many smart thermostats (some of which are models we can install for you) have access to Wi-Fi technology, which means you can activate your AC from work, the garden, on vacation, or even when you’re at the grocery store.
And to make things even easier, you can get precise readings on your home temperature from anywhere. If you’re curious to know how comfortable your home is (perhaps for a pet that’s there while you’re on vacation), you can just check your phone.
Call GRmetro Heating and Cooling at 616-889-0112 or contact us online to invest in a new smart thermostat!
