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What’s the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?

If you are on the lookout for ways to stay comfy in your the U.S home while saving on your bills, you might want to consider upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have come a long way from setting the temperature and walking away and Service Experts has a number of options to fit your specific needs.

The most popular types of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a number of options and features from Service Experts.

What Is the Difference Between Programmable and Smart Thermostats?

  • Programmable thermostats allow you to pre-set temperatures for a number of times of the day and week. You can set the thermostat so that it provides different temperatures during the day when no one is in your house, or at night when everyone is sleeping. There’s no need to devote 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 leave with one less thing to worry about.
  • Smart thermostats take it another step and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature adjustments that you make and learn from your behavior which means it can begin making changes on its own. Quite a few of the newer and more advanced thermostats tap in to your home’s Wi-Fi network, meaning you can control your home’s temperature from all over using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be set up to compile your energy usage numbers on a website.

Whether you go with a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be contingent on your individual needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a bit more because of the added features, both programmable and smart thermostats are good ways to save on your energy expenses while making sure you are comfy in your the U.S. home.

If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or additional ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Service Experts a call at (866) 963-7996 or request an appointment online, and our professionals will be happy to help you.