A few years ago, connecting your HVAC system to the internet may have seemed absurd. Now, however, it’s a great way to save energy and improve home comfort. Here’s how you can use online HVAC tools to help your system function better.
Wi-Fi and Smart Thermostats
There’s a lot you can do with an internet-enabled thermostat, but first you need the right online HVAC tools. First, you need to get familiar with the app the thermostat comes with and what it’s capable of. What you can do with these online HVAC tools depends on a number of factors, such as the brand, the model, and whether you have a smart thermostat or a Wi-Fi thermostat.
What’s the difference? A Wi-Fi thermostat connects to the internet, so you can control it via your mobile device. A smart thermostat actually learns and evolves over time to adjust itself automatically based on your preferences. A Wi-Fi thermostat can send an alert to your phone if the temperature reaches a certain point. A smart thermostat can set the temperature by itself, based on a variety of factors.
Control from Anywhere
When we think of online HVAC tools, we think of of devices that can be controlled from anywhere. As long as you have your mobile device with the app on it, you can set your temperature at home, at work, or on vacation from across the country. However, this isn’t always true.
Some Wi-Fi thermostats are designed to be accessible only within your local Wi-Fi network. Once you go outside that network, the app no longer works. Fortunately, there are online HVAC tools to correct this.
By switching to a cloud-based system, you can gain remote access over your thermostat. It gives you access to the system via the internet rather than through an app. That means that as long as you can access the site and log in, you can set your thermostat from anywhere at any time.
For more help finding online HVAC tools to improve efficiency and comfort, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We provide quality home-comfort solutions to Lorain, Elyria, and Oberlin.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
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Serving the Lorain, OH Area