If you are looking for ways to stay comfy in your Boise home while saving on your bills, you might want to think about upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have updated quite a bit from setting the temperature and walking away and TML has a host of options to meet your individual needs.
The most widespread kinds of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a number of options and features from TML .
What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats? - Programmable thermostats permit you to pre-set temperatures for a variety 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’s around, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by setting the temperature automatically. You can head out with one less thing to be concerned with.
- Smart thermostats take it another step and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature changes 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 utilize your home’s Wi-Fi network, meaning you can control your home’s temperature throughout your home using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be arranged to compile your energy usage numbers on a website.
Whether you choose a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will depend on your unique needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a bit more because of the added features, both programmable and smart thermostats are great ways to save on your energy expenses while ensuring you are comfortable in your Boise home.
If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or any more ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give TML a call at 208-488-4892 or request an appointment online and our professionals will be happy to help you.