How Smart Thermostats Can Save You Money in Arizona

Arizona’s blistering summers and storm-ridden winters can result in high utility bills. If you’re looking for a way to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, optimize your HVAC system, and reduce energy use, consider installing a smart thermostat. Innovative, efficient, and convenient smart thermostats help you become a more conscious energy user. 

What Is A Smart Thermostat And How Does It Work?

A smart thermostat controls a home’s HVAC system. It links to the household Wi-Fi, allowing occupants to adjust and manage temperature settings from a device (smartphone, electronic pad, computer, etc.) anytime from anywhere. This technology provides information about real-time energy consumption and overall power usage. It adapts to your preferences, adjusting settings to maximize energy efficiency. 

How To Reduce Your Energy Bills With A Smart Thermostat

Depending upon the climate in your location, the number of people residing in your home, your comfort preferences, and your HVAC system, a smart thermostat can reduce your energy bill from 8% to 20%. The thermostat accomplishes this through:

• Precision control: A smart thermostat learns your patterns and adjusts cooling and heating accordingly, reducing consumption and saving money. 
• Personalized programming allows you to set temperature settings that match your daily routine, ensuring comfort and reducing energy costs. If your routine varies, make adjustments through a web interface or the app.
• Geofencing technology utilizes your phone’s GPS to determine your location relative to your home. When you reach a predetermined distance, the smart thermostat adjusts the temperature of your abode, ensuring a comfortable temperature upon arrival and reducing energy usage when you’re gone.  
• Insights and reports from your smart thermostat provide valuable information regarding the performance of your HVAC unit (peak usage times, hourly/daily/weekly consumption patterns, identification of areas for improvement, etc.), allowing you to make informed decisions regarding your settings, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money. 
• Smart device integration: Smart thermostats can be integrated with other smart devices, creating an energy-efficient and cohesive system. Connect your thermostat with your smart blinds to help regulate indoor temperatures, or connect with a voice-activated assistant (Alexa, Google Assistant, etc.) for ease of management. 
• Remote monitoring allows you to manage temperature settings from anywhere. If your plans change or you forget to make adjustments before leaving home, you can reset your system to ensure comfort and save money. 
• Notifications and alerts inform homeowners of sudden temperature fluctuations and system malfunctions and provide maintenance reminders.  
• Use your unit appropriately: Set the thermostat at a realistic level, ensuring your unit doesn’t run all day to reach the chosen temperature. A programmable thermostat helps extend the life of an HVAC system.
• Refrain from overworking the unit: Set your thermostat at an appropriate level to ensure the system does not run excessively to reach the chosen temperature. 

How McMillin Air Can Help

Are you interested in installing a smart thermostat? Do you need to repair or maintain your HVAC system? Are you thinking of buying a new unit? Contact McMillin Air. We’re here to help.