Did you know that over half of the residential energy consumption in the United States can be attributed to heating and cooling in our homes; and that an effective HVAC system can save home and business owners as much as 20 percent on heating and cooling costs? Consequently, it behooves us to keep our HVAC systems operating at optimal levels. So what are some of the best ways to ensure that your HVAC system is running as efficiently as possible?
Aside from regularly scheduled maintenance, which can save you both headaches and the high dollar repairs associated with poorly maintained HVAC systems, programmable thermostats can help you better manage the temperature in your home or business while you are on vacation, at work, simply running errands or even while you sleep – automatically adjusting to your requirements as needed.
There are also mobile apps for smartphones that can pair with your programmable thermostat to help you monitor as well as raise and lower the temperature in your home or business from anywhere in the world; and imagine being able to adjust the temperature in anticipation of your return home for the ultimate in comfort and cost savings. Most smart temperature control apps also enable home and business owners to track and measure their energy use and tweak as needed for maximum energy and cost savings