Why Should I Invest in a Smart Thermostat?
A smart thermostat is much more than a sleeker way to set your home’s temperature. Today’s smart thermostats give you far tighter command of indoor temperature and humidity than a conventional thermostat ever could. That extra control helps you cut power bills, run your HVAC more efficiently, and enjoy a more comfortable home.
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Somewhat ironically, the biggest reason to buy a Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat is to save money. The makers of the Nest thermostat state that one of their devices can trim cooling costs by 15 percent and heating costs by more than 10 percent.
Since smart thermostats aren’t costly to install to begin with, those savings add up fast. The money you save on HVAC power will essentially cover the cost of the thermostat in short order — and then keep paying you back.
With a traditional thermostat, you have to operate the unit directly. Once you’re there, your options are fairly limited: you can raise or lower the temperature, but you can’t interact with your HVAC in any other way.