Your Guide to Choosing a Smart Thermostat

Computer technology is creeping into every aspect of our day-to-day lives, and usually it’s to our benefit. One benefit you certainly can receive if you make your home a little smarter is by choosing a smart thermostat.

Smart thermostats work for themselves in managing the temperature within your home so you don’t have to think about setting up and maintaining your home’s internal environment. It’ll help you cut down on your energy bills and help you lead a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Here is a quick overview of three of the leading smart thermostats currently on the market.

Nest Thermostat E

The Nest E is probably one of the most affordable smart thermostats available. You can easily control your home’s environment via your tablet or phone, or you can allow the Nest E to track your location so that your home is warm enough or cool enough upon your arrival.

Please be aware that the Nest E is not compatible with all HVAC systems, so make sure you check that this thermostat is compatible with yours before you purchase one.

2020 Retail Price: $175

Nest 3

Slightly more expensive than the Nest E comes the Nest 3, which is so named as it is the third generation of Nest devices. This is a ‘learning’ smart thermostat which tracks your energy usage so it can adapt to save energy and the money you spend on your bills.

You cannot set up zonal controls with the Nest 3 though, although the device does come with full wireless connectivity. Studies have shown that this device can save you around 10 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills.

2020 Retail Price: $220

EcoBee

An ecoBee is the ideal choice if you want to be as environmentally friendly as possible when it comes to your energy usage. It will also save you money and the EcoBee4 also acts as your complete digital assistant as it is compatible with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

Not only will your Ecobee make your home smarter and more energy efficient, you can ask it to order your shopping and to read you the latest news!

2020 Retail Price: $210

If you need advice about choosing a smart thermostat, or if there is anything you want to ask about air conditioning, ventilation or heating then please contact us here at Ideal Conditions. Contact us at any time by phone at 904-379-8762 or use the online contact form we’ve made available for you on our website.