The Top-Rated Thermostats Compared
Smart thermostats have become a demand for homeowners. But which one is the best? McKinley Heating Service Experts is here with the highest-rated smart thermostats out there right now.
Practically everyone has heard of the Nest Learning Thermostat, and the great thing about Nest is you can merge several home devices into the one user-friendly app. Nest provides indoor cameras, perfect for baby monitors, and outdoor cameras, for enhanced security. Nest also manufactures smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which send alerts to your mobile device whenever smoke or CO is detected.
What makes the Nest thermostat “smart” is that the system can learn your customs, your temperature preferences, and even your day-to-day routine so it understands when you’re away. Over time, you can stop messing with your thermostat because it will already know to raise or lower the temperature and adjust for the seasons. In the event your routine changes, like if you go on vacation, if you forgot to adjust your thermostat, you can just get out your cell or tablet and make any changes through the app.
You can purchase the Nest 3rd Generation with professional installation from Service Experts for about $350 depending on what area you’re in, or for $250 for just the thermostat.
Honeywell
Honeywell’s Wifi Smart Thermostat doesn’t learn in the way the Nest does, however, it is user-friendly to setup and can be programmed with just a couple simple questions. You can adjust the schedule at any time and the Honeywell keeps you updated about any changes in indoor climate and even notifies you when you should replace the air filter in your furnace for optimal efficiency. You can make any changes via your mobile app, whether you’re on the couch or in the next province. The thermostat even notifies you of extreme temperature changes!
Receive your free estimate on this or any other Honeywell Smart Thermostat by scheduling a complimentary consultation online.
Ecobee3
The Ecobee3 Smart Wifi Thermostat learns your behaviors, similar to the Nest, but a cool feature of the Ecobee3 is the remote sensors. If your thermostat isn’t located in a central location in your home, the remote sensors help the Ecobee3 know if you’re actually away from the home or if you’re just staying in one room.
While nearly all the “smart” thermostats learn your habits and adjust your thermostat accordingly to save you money on utility bills, people who love reports will really enjoy the Ecobee3. You can program separate zones and receive reports on average temperatures, how much money you’ve saved, and more.
Right now you can get the Ecobee3 2nd Generation from Service Experts for about $250.
Can’t decide? Call McKinley Heating Service Experts in Edmonton and we’ll come out and help you figure out which thermostat is best for your family’s needs. Get a free consultation online.
