DID YOU KNOW: The United States, Environmental Protection Agency have a lot of information about managing Air Conditioning units, including safe disposal and venting prohibitions. It also includes information about technician certificates – we are proud to be certified engineers.
If you are looking to transform your house into an environmentally friendly and cost efficient home, then you will need to buy a thermostat in the process. We are happy to advise on choosing the right thermostat as well as installation. However, if you’re too shy to call and speak to our experts, then below are a few tips on choosing the right instrument for your needs:
Check The Type of Programs
Many thermostats are programmable so that you can turn it on and leave it to work throughout the week. There are generally four main category of programs:
Choosing Digital Display vs. Analogue
There is a growing trend for some models to have hard to navigate menu’s, which make it difficult to lower or increase the temperature. Whilst most models are now digital thermostats, you can still get some simple analogue units. Whilst both are great for setting the temperature, you may wish to consider which is better for you and your family.
We recommend that you choose a programmable model if you are looking to make energy savings. You may consider choosing non-programmable models if you want something simple that young children, elderly or other family & guest members can understand. We find that models such as the Heatmiser DS1 is great for families that want a no-fuss thermostat that just sets the temperature without additional features.
However, for users that want increased flexibility you may consider a unit such as the Nest Smart thermostats, or perhaps a Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat. These units are incredibly smart, we won’t list all of the features here, but this is a great review of the 5 Best Smart Thermostats and should help you learn more about each model.
Lastly, you may also want to check out American Standard’s easy cost saving ideas to help you save even more money! https://www.americanstandardair.com/resources/save-on-energy-costs/money-savings.html
Whilst most thermostat models are reliable for long periods of time, you may wish to have a routine maintenance on your meter and air conditioning units. Engineers can help you program the unit to be energy efficient. This may include:
Having a regular maintenance check on your air conditioning can help to prevent leaks and other damage that naturally occur over time. This will save you money in the long run as you avoid replacing your thermostat and air conditioning during peak times of the year.
How We Can Help You!
Our team of experts offer consultation, installation and maintenance of various HVAC units. We are primarily working within the Lake Lanier, Forsyth, and Dawson County regions. If you would like to give us a call or contact us at 678.316.4541.