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Smart thermostats do far more than give you a sleeker way to set your home’s temperature. Modern smart thermostats give you much tighter command of indoor temperature and humidity than a conventional thermostat ever could. That extra control helps you cut power costs, run your HVAC more efficiently, and enjoy greater comfort at home.
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- Donna Behrens, Homeowner
Somewhat ironically, the strongest reason to buy a Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat is to save money. According to the makers of the Nest thermostat, one of their devices can trim 15 percent off cooling costs and more than 10 percent off heating costs.
Since smart thermostats aren’t especially costly to install to begin with, those savings add up fast. The money you save on HVAC power bills will basically cover the thermostat’s cost in short order — and then keep paying you back.
With a traditional thermostat, you have to walk up and operate the unit directly. Once you’re there, your choices are pretty limited. You can raise or lower the temperature, but there’s no other way to interact with your HVAC system.