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Smart thermostats do far more than give you a sleeker way to set your home’s temperature. Modern models offer much tighter control over indoor temperature and humidity than a standard thermostat ever could. That extra control helps you cut energy bills, run your HVAC more efficiently, and stay more comfortable at home.
The now-famous toilet paper shortage sweeping the country is a natural side effect of the quarantine. It probably won’t be over anytime soon either. Unless you get lucky, you may find yourself short.
- Donna Behrens, Homeowner
Somewhat ironically, the biggest reason to buy a Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat is to save money. Nest thermostat makers report that one of their devices can trim 15 percent off cooling costs and more than 10 percent off heating costs.
Since smart thermostats aren’t very expensive to install in the first place, those savings add up fast. The money you save on HVAC power will essentially pay for the thermostat quickly, and then some!
With a traditional thermostat, you have to walk over and work the device directly. Once you’re there, your options are pretty limited. You can raise or lower the temperature, but there’s no other way to interact with your HVAC.