Where It Pays to Install a Wi-Fi Thermostat

Wi-Fi thermostats are really coming into their own these days. Not only are homeowners realizing the benefits they offer in their primary homes, but they’re also finding them useful while they’re traveling, or visiting their vacation or second homes. You can actually use the same Wi-Fi system and app to control the HVAC at both locations.

Here are some of the ways you can make the best use of your Wi-Fi thermostat:

Why You Might Need a Smart Thermostat

1. Enjoy more temperature control, wherever you are. Whether you’re driving on the other side of town and you realize you need to turn the thermostat down for the pets on a hot day, or you’re vacationing on the other side of the world and you get a weather report of an impending snowstorm, you can adjust the thermostat accordingly. Control your home’s climate through an app on your smart device.

2. Adjust humidity, and other tasks. Some Wi-Fi thermostats can monitor humidity in the home, and make adjustments to lower or raise it. If you think conditions are a little too steamy in your beach house, you can send a command for your A/C or a whole-house dehumidifier to lower the humidity and thereby prevent mold or mildew.

3. Smart thermostats help you pack sensibly. It’s sometimes hard to know what to pack for a trip, but a smart thermostat can feed you information on temperature highs and lows, as well as weather predictions for the immediate future so you’ll know whether to pack a jacket or just throw in a few more pairs of shorts.

4. Wi-Fi thermostats allow you a comfortable arrival. Set the temperature up or down before you arrive at your primary or vacation home, so it’s just right when you get there.

5. Adjust the thermostat for efficiency. Set the thermostat a few degrees lower or higher at night while you’re away so you can save money on utility bills.

For more on how a Wi-Fi thermostat can benefit you, contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning. We serve Lorain and the surrounding area.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about Wi-Fi thermostats and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.

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