Have you upgraded your home into a smart home? If yes, do not forget to have a smart thermostat installed. One of the most integral components of a smart home, your brand new smart thermostat can make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient.
At Galmiche & Sons, we have years of experience installing thermostats in homes of all types around St. Louis. We can fit your smart home with the best smart thermostat. Give us a call online or by phone at 314-993-1110 to learn more about what the thermostat options are and which new thermostat is best for your home.
What Is the Difference Between a Conventional Thermostat and a Smart Thermostat?
A conventional thermostat works like any other electrical appliance and is an offline device. But, a smart or Wi-Fi enabled thermostat works on your Wi-Fi network and intelligently controls your home’s HVAC system. While you will need to manually adjust your conventional thermostat, a smart thermostat can be programmed to trigger a series of actions whenever a specific stimulus occurs. In essence, a smart thermostat can automatically control the temperature settings in your home by actively sensing the weather conditions outside and the temperature and humidity inside your home.
Why a Smart Thermostat Is a Great Addition to Your Smart Home?
Some of the benefits of installing a smart thermostat at your home include the following.
1. It Makes Your Home Environmentally Friendly
Conventional thermostats can lead to electricity waste, especially if it starts to malfunction or isn’t set right. A smart thermostat has an intuitive and adaptive capability, which is able to recognize weather and temperature patterns and automatically adjust its settings. This can prevent electricity wastage and make your home greener.
The corresponding app that comes with many new thermostats also offers insights into your thermostat usage and energy consumption patterns. This can help you make conscious choices about how you use your appliance.
2. A Smart Thermostat Can Be Controlled Remotely
Let us say you are coming back home from work. You will need to wait to get home before adjusting a conventional thermostat to the setting you prefer. With a smart thermostat, you can use the corresponding mobile app to monitor and change the thermostat settings remotely, ensuring your home is at the right temperature when you reach it.
3. It Helps You Lower Your HVAC Bills
Since the smart thermostat can be programmed to control and work in sync with all HVAC appliances, you will find it easier to lower your overall HVAC energy consumption. This will reduce the bills you get and make your HVAC usage significantly affordable.
4. Smart Thermostats Come with Easy Instructions to Fix Problems
Minor problems with thermostats, such as changing the batteries, can be fixed by homeowners themselves. But for conventional thermostats, many other issues can be difficult to understand and fix. Many smart thermostat models, on the other hand, come with built in technology to help you troubleshoot and diagnose problems with your thermostat and your entire HVAC system. The app will generate notifications of any problems and also provide step-by-step instructions on how you can fix the problems.
What are the Best Smart Thermostat Brands
There are many smart and Wi-Fi thermostat brands available in the market today. Here are some of the top options:
- iComfort & ComfortSense Thermostats by Lennox – Using the latest technology, these thermostats are designed to help you use less energy, while keeping your home perfectly heated and cooled.
- Google Nest Thermostat E – Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.
- ecobee Lite SmartThermostat – An affordable option for homeowners on a tight budget.
- Google Nest Learning Thermostat – A great choice with the highest number of features and designs.
- Lux GEO-WH Wi-Fi Thermostat – Ideal if you want the greatest flexibility in terms of powering and programming the thermostat.
- Emerson Sensi – Extremely affordable, Alexa compatible, and app available for iOS and Android.
Get Your New Smart Thermostat Installed by St. Louis’s Experts
Whether you need help choosing a smart thermostat that is best for you or you are looking for a professional team that can complete your installation for you, Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis is here to help. Contact our heating and cooling experts online or by phone to schedule a consultation or service appointment today.
