Thermostats | Air Conditioning Repair Katy
Thermostats | Air Conditioning Repair Katy
Smart vs. Programmable Thermostats
Heating and air conditioning costs can account for up to 50% of a home’s energy consumption. Everyone knows that HVAC thermostats control the temperature, though not everyone is familiar with the innovative technology of smart or programmable thermostats. These thermostats offer more than temperature control, and can assist you to save up to 20 percent on the cost of air conditioning. In addition, the long-term results of precise control are reduced wear and tear on the system, and consequently less air conditioning repair in Katy.
Both smart and programmable thermostats can assist in managing the energy bills, though the benefits and features vary between the two styles. In the following, a comparison of the major features of both styles provides guidance in selecting the best one for you. Contact Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning for thermostat installation, HVAC system installation, and air conditioning repair in Katy.
Programmable Thermostats
- Allows temperatures to be programmed based on your schedule, saving energy while the home unoccupied.
- Can reduce cooling costs up to 20 percent when properly programmed and operated
- Offers various models, providing a schedule to match your household habits:
- 7 day: Ideal for those whose schedule is different every day of the week
- 5+2 day: Created for those with the typical 5-day workweek, and 2-day weekend schedule
- 5+1+1 day: For those with the typical 5-day work week and a varying weekend schedule.
Smart Thermostats
- Allows programming through a Wi-Fi connection of computer, smartphone, or mobile device.
- Is a self-learning device, monitors the household routine and adjust its settings based on your feedback, and even detects when a family member’s return home, and when the home is unoccupied, to save energy.
- Can reduce cooling costs up to 20 percent
- Can improve air conditioning efficiency
- Select models provide self-adjustment based on conditions such as humidity, while others will notify you when the temperature adjustments occur, and can operate lights in the home making it appear occupied.
- Select models provide notification when a filter needs to be changed, or maintenance issues occur, and can notify your HVAC technician of the need for heating or air conditioning repair in Katy.
Making the Decision
Select programmable when the following applies:
- You leave the AC running or forget to adjust the thermostat before leaving.
- You want the advantage of using rate discounts.
- Saving energy is a priority.
Select a smart thermostat if the following applies:
- You prefer the thermostat to program itself.
- You do not mind spending extra for advanced features.
- You have an irregular schedule.
- You prefer the convenience of adjusting the thermostat remotely.
- When monitoring, tracking, and charting energy usage to identify waste and ways to save energy and money are compelling.
Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning’s certified technicians offer convenient 24-hour emergency services for after-hours air conditioning repair in Katy.
Contact us for additional information regarding thermostats. Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning offers factory-trained, NATE certified technicians with extensive experience in all brands of HVAC systems. Our certified technicians have the expertise to meet or exceed the industry’s standards, ensuring professional quality HVAC services. Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning offers HVAC installation, replacement, maintenance, and air conditioning repair in Katy. We serve Katy, Plano and the surrounding areas, and are a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.
