What’s the Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats? 

If you are looking for ways to stay comfortable in your San Antonio home while saving money, you might want to consider upgrading your thermostat. Thermostats have come a long way from setting the temperature and walking away and Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air has a variety of choices to meet your individual needs. 

The most popular kinds of thermostats are programmable and smart thermostats, and there are a variety of options and features from Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air. 

What is the difference between programmable and smart thermostats? 

• Programmable thermostats allow you to pre-set temperatures for various times of the day and week. You can set the thermostat so that it has different temperatures during the day when no one is home, or at night when everyone is snoozing. There’s no need to spend energy and money to keep the house cool or warm when it’s empty, so a programmable thermostat helps you save money by making an adjustment to the temperature automatically. You can head out with one less thing to worry about. 
• Smart thermostats take it a step further and are more intuitive. They follow the temperature adjustments that you make and learn from your behavior which allows it to begin making changes on its own. Many of the newer and more advanced thermostats utilize your home’s Wi-Fi network, allowing you to control your home’s temperature from anywhere using an app through your phone or computer. These thermostats can often be arranged to compile your energy usage figures on a website. 

Whether you go with a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat will depend on your individual needs, budget and familiarity with technology. While smart thermostats cost a little more because of the additional features, both programmable and smart thermostats are great ways to save on your energy costs while making sure you are comfortable in your San Antonio home. 

If you have any questions about upgrading your thermostat or additional ways to gain efficiencies in your home, give Aramendia Plumbing, Heating and Air a call at 210-404-4233 or request an appointment online and our professionals will be happy to help you.