Keeping your home warm in the winter is so important to your health, comfort, and well being. If you’re updating and hope to make it more efficient you have some modern options when it comes to how you monitor the heat in your home. There are a wide range of thermostat options available to homeowners. It’s easy to get confused with all the new technology available and smart home options, so what’s really the best way to go? Are digital thermostats really more efficient and eco-friendly than mechanical ones? We’ve brought together all the information you need to answer these questions and find the best thermostat fit for you.
The biggest advantage of the digital thermostats is that they allow for a perfectly temperature controlled home with minimal variance. Where mechanical thermostats may allow for up to a 4 degree variance in their temperature reading, digital thermostats can be accurate to 0.1 degrees celsius. This level of precision really helps digital thermostats be more efficient than their mechanical counterparts and prevent them from turning your heat or air conditioning off and on necessarily.
The other key benefit of digital thermostats is that they are typically programmable and will adjust the temperature in your home automatically based on what schedule you’ve set. This takes the burden off of the homeowner to remember to drop the temperature every time they leave for work or go to sleep for the night. By removing the human error element your home will be automatically more efficient by not running your HVAC systems as often.
Between the precision temperature reading and the programmable settings digital thermostats can save homeowners up to 10% off their electricity bill every month! Not only is this great for your bank account, it’s also fantastic for the environment and will make your home more energy efficient. This is especially true in homes with air conditioning units which are notoriously large consumers of energy in the home.
If you’re looking to update your home and install a digital thermostat get in touch with us! Our expert team of electricians is available to help you save money and make your home a more efficient and eco-friendly place to live. You can reach us through our contact page or send us an email at info@ajselectrical.ca
