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A smart thermostat is more than a stylish upgrade for adjusting your home’s temperature. Today’s models give you much tighter command of 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.
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Somewhat surprisingly, the strongest reason to buy a Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat is to save money. The makers of the Nest thermostat state that their devices can trim 15 percent off cooling costs and more than 10 percent off heating costs.
Since smart thermostats are not especially costly to install, those savings add up fast. The money you save on HVAC energy costs will basically cover the thermostat in short order, and then keep paying you back.
With a traditional thermostat, you have to operate the unit directly. Once you are there, your choices are fairly limited. You can raise or lower the temperature, but you cannot control your HVAC in any other way.