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Deciding to upgrade your thermostat to a programmable version prior to the start of summer is an excellent choice for homeowners in Alabama. These devices provide benefits that can help you save money on your monthly cooling costs while protecting your AC equipment. There are also key convenience benefits to consider, including automatic adjustments.
Lowering Your Energy Consumption and Costs
There are likely times of the day (and night) when you can adjust your interior temperature to minimize AC runtime, such as while you are at work or asleep. By adjusting your thermostat by just 7 degrees, you have the potential to save as much as 10% per year on your cooling costs. This can add up to substantial savings on your energy bills.
Anticipating Your Arrival Home
You can program your thermostat to adjust your interior temperature in anticipation of your arrival home after work or after you’ve been on vacation. That means you’ll walk into a comfortable home without having to wait for the temperature to adjust once you’re inside. However, you won’t have to run your air conditioner all day to achieve a comfortable temperature upon your arrival.
Avoiding Fluctuations in Temperature
A programmable thermostat allows you to maintain a consistent temperature throughout the day. This helps eliminate hot or cold spots throughout your home, which can decrease the comfort of you and your family. Consistent use of your AC equipment during summer in Alabama can also help you maintain healthy indoor air quality.
Protecting Your HVAC System
By eliminating unnecessary overuse of your AC during the summer months, you can protect its integrity. This leads to fewer repair needs over time and can also extend the lifespan of your system, saving you money by avoiding premature replacement.
Remote Access to Your Thermostat
If you choose a programmable thermostat that has smart connectivity, you can adjust your settings remotely from wherever you are. This is convenient if you’ve forgotten to make necessary adjustments prior to leaving the home or you want to monitor energy use. Your specific thermostat may even send alerts to your phone if something is malfunctioning or it’s time to schedule routine maintenance.
Protecting the Environment
If your air conditioning system is running more frequently than is necessary, this can contribute to increasing your home’s carbon footprint. If you maintain an energy-saving schedule using a programmable thermostat, this can translate to fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
Achieving Convenience
If you have an older thermostat that isn’t programmable, you know what it’s like to manually adjust your settings. Every time you want to raise or lower your interior temperature, you must be physically present at the location of your thermostat. A programmable model allows you to set specific temperatures for certain days and times. Once programmed, your thermostat can run daily without manual changes—unless a one-time adjustment is needed.
Most programmable thermostats allow you to make approximately six settings over the course of seven days. This includes different temperatures for when you wake up, when you leave for the day, when you return home, a bedtime setting, and more. You can also program different settings for the weekend to reflect changes in your schedule.
Key Considerations and Professional Installation
You may want to check with your local energy provider to see if there are discounts or rebates available that can lower the cost of upgrading your thermostat. This is a device that is important for not only staying cool in the heart of the Alabama summer, but it also helps protect you and your family.
We recommend that you have our team perform the installation of your programmable thermostat. We can ensure you’re choosing a model that will best suit your needs. Because this process includes wiring, it’s best to leave this job to experienced professionals. The process we follow includes following all local codes and taking great care to ensure you and your family are safe for years to come.
The Pros Can Help
Bryant’s Heating & Cooling is available to assist with your home cooling needs this summer, including upgrading your thermostat to a programmable model. We can also perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Contact Bryant’s Heating & Cooling for assistance in Fort Payne, AL today.
