What’s the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats? 

If you are on the lookout for ways to stay comfortable in your Edmonton home while saving on your bills, you might want to think about upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have come a long way from setting the temperature and walking away and McKinley Heating Service Experts has a number of thermostats to meet your unique needs. 

The most popular styles of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a variety of options and features from McKinley Heating Service Experts. 

What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats? 

• Programmable thermostats mean you can pre-set temperatures for a variety of times of the day and week. You can program the thermostat so that it has different temperatures during the day when no one is home, or at night when everyone is sleeping. There’s no need to expend energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when no one is there, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by setting the temperature automatically. You can leave with one less thing to be concerned with. 
• Smart thermostats take it to the next step and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature changes that you make and learn from your behavior which means it can begin making changes on its own. Many of the newer and more advanced thermostats utilize your home’s Wi-Fi network, meaning you can control your home’s temperature from anywhere using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be configured to compile your energy usage figures on a website. 

Whether you choose a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will be dependent on your unique needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a bit more because of the extra features, both programmable and smart thermostats are decent ways to save on your energy costs while being sure you are comfy in your Edmonton home. 

If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or other ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give McKinley Heating Service Experts a call at 780-800-7092 or request an appointment online and our professionals will be happy to help you.