We’re big proponents of feeling comfortable, whether enjoying a warm summer day or trying to stay cozy while it’s too brisk outside around Kirkland or the Greater Seattle area. Comfort is key!
With a professional thermostat installation, you can change how you heat and cool your home by setting things to run according to a pre-set schedule. Keep reading below to find the perfect setting for your thermostat each season (give or take a few degrees, depending on your preferences and climate).
Energy Savings
According to the Department of Energy’s recommendations, setting your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees while you’re away for the workday can save you approximately 10% on your annual heating and cooling costs! A programmable thermostat is the best tool for keeping year-round comfort in your home because all you need to do is set it and leave it be. Many of the latest smart thermostats will learn your preferred temperature patterns, so you won’t have to worry about making constant adjustments.
Spring & Fall
Spring and fall can be finicky seasons, with some days making us reach for a jacket and other days making us regret not opting for sandals and shorts. A smart thermostat helps to deal with these temperature swings because it learns from your actions. Keeping your home less hospitable by a few degrees while you’re away and more comfortable while you’re home is key. Some smart thermostats are equipped with geo-targeting! This means it uses location tracking to know when you’re on your way home, or leaving it, to adjust the temperature settings inside before you arrive and after you leave.
Setting a preferred high and low temperature would be best in cases like these, ranging from 68 to 78 degrees during the day. At night, according to the Sleep Foundation, you’ll want to program the thermostat for a colder setting to ensure better rest.
Summer
If it’s hot outside, you don’t want to set your home’s cooling system too low; that’s inefficient and costly. While you’re away, consider setting the thermostat to 78 degrees. Here’s where the beauty of automation comes into play: schedule the thermostat to begin cooling a few hours before you arrive home from work. When you walk into your home at the end of a long workday, it will be the ideal temperature! Giving your cooling system ample time to cool down the house is more efficient than cranking the thermostat to super-cold temperatures whenever you walk in the door. Plus, setting your thermostat to operate this way can prevent major system failures when your AC has more time to adjust to your desired indoor temperature.
Winter
The cooler your home’s interior, the slower your home will experience heat loss and the more energy efficient you’ll be. But we understand that doubling up on socks and adding scarves while hanging out inside isn’t everyone’s idea of coziness. A thermostat setting around 68 degrees will likely keep your family from wanting to pile on the blankets during the winter months.
Regular Maintenance
Of course, keeping up with your scheduled maintenance is critical for reliable, year-round comfort. Supreme Weather Makers’s has a wide selection of maintenance plans to help you keep your climate control systems in tip-top shape, no matter the time of year.
At Supreme Weather Makers’s Heating & Air Conditioning, your family’s comfort is our family’s business. Connect with us today to start exploring a new thermostat installation.
Supreme Weather Makers is Your Heating & Cooling System Partner
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Supreme Weather Makers has proudly served the Puget Sound region as its largest residential HVAC contractor in the last 2 decades. We’re dedicated to bringing best-in-class heating and cooling services to your business just like yours, so call us at 8977-937-394 or fill out our contact form here to start discussing your home’s comfort system needs. We look forward to hearing from you.
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