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HVAC Efficiency: Replace your thermostat

Picture of Honeywell programmable thermostat

If you are using and old dial-style thermostat, it may be time to take a look at what is out there. Today’s thermostats are more than just gadgets: They can provide convenience, greater comfort and save you money on electricity.

We have one unit installed in our home that is programmed for different temperatures at different times of the day. During the day, we tend to be busy working around the house so we like to set the temperature a little lower. At night, we tend to get cold very easily so we have our thermostat programmed for a higher temperature.

If you have a weekend home or a vacation home, AC Repair Houston suggests you consider upgrading the thermostat. Let’s say you have a home by the beach that you visit Friday night thru Sunday. You could easily program your thermostat to maintain your home’s temperature at 70 degrees from Friday at 6PM until Sunday at 6PM. The rest of the week you could have the temperature set to 80 degrees or higher.

For those of you that have vacation homes you visit on less regular basis, AC Repair Houston offers thermostats that can be controlled remotely. So, if you decide to spend the weekend or week at your vacation home at the last minute, before heading out you could simply dial up your vacation home and turn on the air conditioning unit. When you arrive, you will not be facing a stuffy home.

Of course, I am sure you see how you would save money on your utilities by appropriately setting the temperature as required.

If you are interested in learning more about these thermostats and which may suit your needs best, give AC Repair Houston a call at 713-931-8850 or contact us via email.