Considering the heating and air conditioning system is the largest consumer of energy in the home, it’s understandablethat people want to cut energy costs related to its use as much as possible. Carrier’s Cor thermostat is designed to maintain your home’s comfort, while reducingenergy use by as much as 20%. The Cor is fully interactive and an easy-to-usethermostat compatible for use with a number of HVAC systems.

The Cor offers features such as smartsetback allowing the thermostat to adapt beyond manual programming, providinggreater efficiency, and providing ideal comfort levels. Furthermore, the Corprovides energy reports, enabling you to modify settings and maximize savings.It will even provide you with energy saving tips customized for your home. Additionalfeatures of the Cor Wi-Fi thermostat include:

·      Provides Wi-Fi connectivity to a home network.

·      Remote access is available via the Internet andApple and Android apps for smartphone or tablet devices through the Cor onlineportal.

·      Touch screen technology with on-screen promptsthat lead you through all programming and monitoring options without the hassleof other complicated Smart thermostats.

·      A digital display that shows the time, date,household temperature, indoor humidity level, outdoor temperature, and overallweather conditions.

·      Provides local four-day weather forecasts, andwarnings.

·      Seven-day programming capacity.

·      Provides vacation mode settings that willautomatically manage the system while you are away.

·      Monthly detailed energy-consumption reports andpersonalized energy-saving tips.

·      Automatic changeover between heating andcooling.

·      Adaptable for use with Hybrid Heat System andIdeal Humidity System technology.

·      Zoning panel compatible.

Cor is easy to use and program, and can reduceyour energy costs. Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning is an authorizedCarrier dealer. We can install the Cor in your home and assist you inunderstanding its use. Our technicians are experienced in the repair of alltypes and brands; call Cypress today for heating and air conditioning service.

Tips to Save Energy

Upgrading to a smart thermostat is one way to save energy, and there areadditional ways to save money on the costs of heating and air conditioning:

·      Purchase Energy Star HVAC equipment for the greatest savings.

·      Schedule airconditioning maintenance in the spring, and furnace maintenance in the fall. Routine heating and airconditioning service ensure the system operates at peak performance,providing the greatest comfort and efficiency possible.

·      Check the seals on ducts and reseal asnecessary. A Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning professional can provide thisservice for you. Broken seals may be costing you 20% of your energy costs,lowering air quality, and causes unnecessary work on the HVAC unit. Resealingducts can assist in prolonging the life of the unit, and reduce the need for heatingand air conditioning service.

·      Routine filter changes will not only save youmoney on the cost of energy, a once per month change/cleaning can reduce theneed for heating and air conditioningservice. Follow the filter instructions, and use the manufacturerrecommended filter for your system.

·      Adjust the thermostat for when you are away,save 1% on energy costs for every 1 degree you adjust the thermostat while yousleep or are away.

·      Warm air rises, and during the winter, you can useceiling fans to circulate warm airdown. Blades should turn clockwise in the winter, and counterclockwise in thesummer.

Upgrading your home’s thermostat will maximize your comfort and energy savings withoutfurther effort from you. If you would like to learn more about the Corthermostat, give us a call. Our NATE certified HVAC technicians provide a wide range of residential and commercialheating and air conditioning service.Furthermore, we offer emergency HVACservice for your after-hours needs. Our service area includes Katy, Plano,and the surrounding areas. Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning is a member ofthe BBB with an A+ rating.