Lets face it, smart thermostats are part of this new era we live in, full of technology and devices used to help us live better and smarter. So by now you most likely know the most obvious reasons for switching from that primitive era style of thermostat to a smart thermostat, such as 1. having the ability to control temperature from your phone, 2. using the smart thermostat’s learning abilities, 3. showing off to your friends and family etc etc.
However, did you know one of the most important things these thermostats are capable of doing? They can act as a TATTLE TELLER! Yes, I said it, but relax I mean this in a good way, you can keep an eye on the temperature of your home by simply checking it on your Smart Thermostat mobile app. You will get used to, and LOVE the communication your Smart Thermostat shares with you. You see, living in North America can bring many challenges, specially if you live on the Northern parts of North America where temperatures below freezing (water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit) are pretty typical during winter time. So what does this mean to you as a home owner, land lord, tenant, living being? This means that you have the moral obligation to protect the place you call home (or personal property in the case of a landlord).
So with that in mind, I mean to tell you that as an HVAC service professional for nearly a decade I’ve seen many things in relation to field. One of them has been FROZEN water pipes during winter time. For many reasons, but with one common thread- the furnace broke down. With no working furnace to keep your home or personal property above freezing temperatures you’re at the mercy of good old “LUCK”.
These are some of the things I’ve seen or heard over the length of my career when a water pipe froze and burst : Furnace broke down, someone left the window open, someone left the door open, I left for vacation and all was fine before I left, I forgot to turn the thermostat ON, I wasn’t home for the holidays, and so on and so on…..
Unfortunately these excuses are simply not going to undo the damage your home and personal property can go through due to a water pipe burst. I can assure you every single person that had this problem never thought it would happen to them. That is why I say, you owe it to yourself to “take the bull by the horns!” and deal with the problem by addressing the most basic thing you can do: Installing a smart thermostat/s in your home/place of business/personal property to keep an eye on your equipment at all times.
We’ve all heard the saying, “seat belts save lives” in the car industry, much like that case, “smart thermostats save homes” by acting as a reliable tool to help you keep everything in working order even when you’re not present do so. I’m not saying a smart thermostat will close open doors or windows at home, or even repair your furnace when it fails, but it will tell you if the temperature is dropping below “setpoint”, giving you the opportunity to take action before its TOO late.
So as you can see, this article was meant to show you one of the most valuable hidden gems in these Smart WIFI Connected Thermostats. There are many educational videos out there on these thermostats, feel free to do your research and purchase the best option for your particular application, whether home, business, of simply personal property. However, if you’re ready to take the first step into PEACE OF MIND, click on the link below, or go to “Got Thermostats?” on the menu bar and order this affordable form of “insurance” for your home!
https://ivanshvac.com/got-thermostats/
Also keep in mind ComEd and Nicor have rebates on these thermostats. So on combined discounts from these utility companies, (check your region and electric and natural gas company that YOU use for availability) on average, you’ll end up paying less than 50% of the purchase price once you receive your rebate paycheck from your utility company. In most cases the cost of a Smart Thermostat after rebates will come to about $100-150.00 USD, that is only about $40.00 more than a typical programmable thermostat. For such a small difference in price its TRULY a no-brainer to switch to a Smart Thermostat.
Ivan S,