Here's Why a Wi-Fi Thermostat Is Key to Efficient Home Heating

These devices also help save on energy costs.

Controlling a home from a smartphone is today's norm, from turning on lights to locking doors. A Wi-Fi thermostat helps homeowners take further advantage of the convenience by enabling them to set and schedule their home's temperature without even being there. These devices also help save on energy costs. This blog breaks down exactly how.

Control Temperature

A Wi-Fi thermostat allows a homeowner to log in anywhere and instantly lower a home's temperature, reducing the cost of heating an unused house for eight hours. By dialing back the temperature seven to 10 degrees for the day, up to 10 percent of heating costs can be saved.

Zone the Home

Some rooms, such as a guest bedroom or unfinished basement, are not used as often. By setting Wi-Fi thermostats in multiple areas (up to eight different spaces can be monitored), the home can be "zoned"—controlling temperatures on a room-to-room basis. This way, energy is only spent heating areas in use, not those that are not.

Set a Regular Temperature Schedule

Although logging in and controlling the indoor temperature from anywhere is possible, it does not mean it is necessary. With a Wi-Fi thermostat, a regular schedule can be set, eliminating the need to touch the dial. The thermostat can automatically lower the heat when leaving for work in the morning and have it cranked back up by the time homeowners return. That regular schedule helps save more on energy costs, as constant adjustments to find the ideal comfort level are not needed.

Track Usage in Real Time

For those who get excited about data, Wi-Fi thermostats help keep track of energy usage in real-time. Check how much energy heating and cooling systems consume on an average day or week and identify the days and times that use the most energy possible. From there, a plan can be developed to reduce those costs.

Keep Up With Maintenance

It's easy to forget about other energy-saving methods, such as routine furnace maintenance. Fortunately, a Wi-Fi thermostat handles this by sending scheduled maintenance notifications to remember to book an appointment. Regular maintenance can boost the heating system's energy efficiency and help avoid future repairs. Wi-Fi thermostats even detect dirty air filters, a lesser-known culprit of high energy consumption.

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