If temperatures are controlled in your home by a single thermostat, you’re HVAC Add-ons probably paying too much to heat and cool it.
Let’s say, for example, that you’re a family of four with a two-story home, plus a finished basement. You’re a one-person working family with two kids who attend school during the day.
Already you can see that heating and cooling needs vary not just by the day, but during the day. If, for example, the basement is set up as a “man cave”, maybe it’s not used at all on weekdays, which means the thermostat can be set considerably higher or lower, depending on the time of year.
Once everyone’s home for the day or evening, your heating and cooling needs will change as more rooms are occupied on and off.
So, what’s the answer for providing whole-house comfort when and where you need it, but saving money when you don’t? Let’s have a look.
Whole-House Zone Control | Programmable Thermostat
What’s the right number of zones and thermostats for your home? It depends on several factors, but you can count on Eagle Service Company for great advice and flawless execution both in terms of planning and installation.
You see, it’s not just about the number of zones and corresponding thermostats. Programmable thermostats, for example, are a far better choice than traditional models – especially those that are Wi-Fi enabled. That way, you can change the settings from afar should your plans or weather conditions change.
Expecting your son or daughter home from college earlier than expected for the holiday season and no one’s home to greet them? Turn up the thermostat to welcome them back into a nice and cozy household. Did an 80-degree day suddenly surge to 95 degrees with soaring humidity – and you made the mistake of shutting off the thermostat in one or more rooms? That’s another situation that’s easy to correct whether at or away from ho
Certain programmable thermostats even “learn” your family’s schedule and temperature control habits so they can anticipate and adjust on their own.
Here’s our advice. Allow Eagle Service Company to understand where you and other family members spend the most time, either individually or in groups. From there, we can develop a zoning plan that provides equal amounts of comfort and energy savings. At the same time, we’ll be happy to show you the many advantages of Wi-Fi, programmable thermostats. Contact us today to schedule a free in-home comfort analysis and proposal.
