During the harshest moments of winter and summer, it can be frustrating to see an increase in your utility bills while also keeping an eye on your units to ensure your furnace and AC don't malfunction while heating or cooling the house. Programmable thermostats allow you to fine-tune your HVAC system's temperatures, which can provide several practical advantages for your residence. They are easy to install and compatible with most existing systems, allowing you to immediately begin using and enjoying them. Here's why you should contact a cooling and heating contractor about upgrading your thermostat.

4 Perks of Programmable Thermostats

1. Optimize Home Comfort 

Thermostats with programmable settings permit you to create customized heating and cooling schedules for your home. For instance, you can program them to turn on your furnace about half an hour before you get home from work each day so that you arrive to a warm home. Additionally, you can set them so that the temperature gradually becomes warmer overnight to help you stay cozy while sleeping. 

2. Enjoy Convenient Operation 

These thermostats typically have digital touch-screens that make them easy to read and use. Additionally, they communicate with apps on your smartphone or tablet, allowing you to control the thermostat remotely. This is especially convenient if you forget to shut off your HVAC system before going out of town or when you want to turn up the heat in the morning before getting out of bed. 

3. Energy Savings

Programmable thermostats allow you to set them so that indoor temperatures fall or rise by about five degrees during winter and summer, respectively. This causes the system to use less energy to operate, which may result in savings on monthly utility bills and increase the system's efficiency, reducing your carbon footprint. 

4. Longer System Lifespan

Thermostats with programmable features take stress off of your system by preventing it from running constantly or too frequently. They give you more control over when and how your HVAC system operates, allowing you to program it so that it runs only as often as needed to ensure baseline comfort. This keeps the unit from overworking, which can prevent the need for a premature replacement unit from a heating contractor.

When you're ready to get a programmable thermostat, contact H & N Plumbing, Heating & Electrical. This cooling and heating contractor provides installations, repairs, and maintenance to homes and businesses throughout Fennimore, WI. Call (888) 822-3258 to request an estimate on an upgraded thermostat and schedule a service appointment. Visit the website to learn more about how they can keep your indoor spaces comfortable with heating system installations and furnace repairs.