The selection of thermostats has greatly improved and varied throughout the years. We now have different ways of controlling the temperature and comfort of our home. From non-programmable to smart thermostats, there are plenty of choices when it comes to choosing the right thermostat in St. George, Utah.
What is a Thermostat?
A thermostat is a device that automatically regulates the temperature in your home to however you like by activating the furnace or air conditioner when your home reaches a certain high or low temperature. All you have to do is set your “comfort zone” (the lowest and highest temperature you are comfortable with depending on the season).
Types of Thermostats
The two categories that thermostats fall into are:
- Line-voltage: used in single heating systems like baseboard heaters.
- Low-voltage: used in central heating systems and considered the most efficient.
We will be discussing low-voltage thermostats because they are the most readily used within a residential home nowadays.
Non-programmable Digital Thermostats
Non-programmable thermostats are a digital thermostat with a very simple interface allowing you to choose heating, cooling, fan-only, and a single temperature that your thermostat uses to turn the furnace or air conditioner on or off.
Check out some great non-programmable digital thermostats available from Honeywell.
Smart Thermostats (programmable)
Smart thermostats are the newest type of programmable thermostats on the market today. They can come with Wi-Fi connectivity and iOS/Android android applications for your phone to help you adjust the temperature in your home from anywhere at anytime. Programmable thermostats biggest advantage is the ability to reduce temperature variation and heat loss. This allows for a very efficient heating and cooling system that keeps you, your family, and your guests consistently comfortable while costing less over time.
Some of the most popular programmable thermostats are:
Thermostats are important when deciding on your heating and cooling system in your home. Having the ability to program the temperature in your home based on the time-of-day or an event is convenient, but thermostats can help you save money too. At Alpine Temperature Control in St. George we can help you decide on the best thermostat for your home.
