A thermostat is a great tool for keeping your home comfortable and can help you be in control of energy usage in your home. Your choice of a new thermostat will depend on the type of heating and cooling system you have in your home, how you want to use your thermostat and the features you want to have at your convenience.
In order to choose the right new thermostat for you, it needs to be compatible with your heating and cooling system. The most common system types are central heat or central heat and air, which can be 24V, gas, oil or electric. Other system types include heat pump, electric baseboard, fireplace, and floor / wall furnace. There are so many options to choose from! Here is a quick guide to help you pick the right thermostat for your household.
Learning
Learning how to use new thermostats are great because they are programmable, but don’t require you to actually program them. They learn as you use them and create a schedule based on your preferences. They can turn themselves down when you’re away, guide you to energy-efficient settings and provide monthly energy reports. These thermostats connect to your home Wi-Fi network and can be monitored, set and managed remotely over Wi-Fi from a computer, smartphone or tablet.
Remote Energy Management
If you want to control your heating and cooling system through a computer or smartphone, you need a remote energy management thermostat. This kind of thermostat will allow you to set, program and monitor your heating and cooling system from almost anywhere. The thermostat connects through a hub (sold separately) to your home broadband network, allowing you to access it over Wi-Fi even if you aren’t home.
Programmable
A programmable thermostat makes the most efficient use of your system by automatically adjusting the set temperature throughout the day. You let the thermostat know your preferred temperature at different times of the day and night, then forget about it – the thermostat does the work.
Digital Non-Programmable
A non-programmable thermostat with a digital read-out is the best choice for people who prefer manually-controlled settings with the convenience of an easy-to-read display.
Mechanical / Manual
With a mechanical or manual thermostat, you control the temperature setting manually. These are best for people who are home often and prefer a fixed temperature.
7-Day
These thermostats allow you to program a unique setting for each day, offering the ultimate in flexibility. You can set up to four periods per day, every day of the week. This option is great for people with busy schedules.
5-1-1 Day
This type of thermostat will allow you to set one program for the weekdays and separate programs for Saturday and Sunday. This type of thermostat can be programmed for up to four periods per session.
5-2 Day
This option allows up to four programmable sessions with separate settings for the weekdays and weekends.
1 Week
This option allows you to set one program for the entire week with up to four sessions.
When you decide what the best new thermostat option is for you, or if you need help to see what is compatible with your heating and cooling system, call a professional from Alpine Temperature Control in St. George, Utah to give you a hand! Our service techs are knowledgeable and professional and will help you get the best bang for your buck!
