{"id":443,"date":"2019-05-06T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T15:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/?p=443"},"modified":"2019-05-01T15:06:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-01T19:06:38","slug":"top-3-reasons-switch-smart-thermostat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/top-3-reasons-switch-smart-thermostat\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 3 Reasons to Switch to a Smart Thermostat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thermostats_Temperature_modern_Thermostat_nest_Air_Conditioner_Adjusting_Human_Hand_Horizontal_800x533.jpg\" alt=\"studio-shot-of-a-smart-thermostat\" class=\"wp-image-445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thermostats_Temperature_modern_Thermostat_nest_Air_Conditioner_Adjusting_Human_Hand_Horizontal_800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thermostats_Temperature_modern_Thermostat_nest_Air_Conditioner_Adjusting_Human_Hand_Horizontal_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kennihans.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Thermostats_Temperature_modern_Thermostat_nest_Air_Conditioner_Adjusting_Human_Hand_Horizontal_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spring in Butler County means that the cold temperatures of\nwinter are finally starting to warm up. The warm weather and sunlight lingering\nlater and later into the evening is a great backdrop for you to take inventory\nof your life\u2014get rid of the things that no longer serve your home and make room\nfor new ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably already started a bit of spring cleaning, but we want to bring your attention to a part of the home that\u2019s often neglected\u2014the thermostat. A thermostat upgrade is a great way to boost the overall quality of your home. If you need a little help deciding how to go about it, make sure you contact our team to learn more about <a href=\"\/hvac\/heating\/wifi-smart-thermostat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">smart thermostats in Butler County, PA.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of a Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your thermostat does two things: it monitors the temperature\nof your home and it sets the process of cooling or heating your home in motion.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This probably doesn\u2019t seem incredibly important in the grand\nscheme of things. If someone was to ask you, \u201cWhat do you think is the most\nimportant part of your air conditioning system?\u201d You might respond with some\ncomponent housed in the outdoor unit. Thermostats are incredibly important\nthough. We like to liken the air conditioning system to the human body to\nreally illustrate its importance\u2014the thermostat acts as the brain. Your brain\nsignals you to pick up a glass of water and drink it or scratch your leg when\nit itches. Without the brain, nothing else is set into motion. It\u2019s the same\nway with your thermostat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Key Reasons to Go &#8220;Smart&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You probably read all that above and thought, \u201cGreat! But\nwhy should I switch?\u201d Here are a few great reasons to upgrade: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1. You\u2019ll Save Energy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart thermostats will help you get the most from your air conditioner this summer. Smart thermostats learn how you like to heat or cool your home and after a few weeks, they can start making automatic adjustments throughout the day based on your past habits.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2. You Can Access it from Anywhere<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best features of a smart thermostat is the remote\nWi-Fi capability. When you have a smart thermostat you can change the\ntemperature of your home from any smart device with access to Wi-Fi. This means\nthat you never have to come home to a hot house on a summer day again! You can\nstart cooling your home before you even step through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3. You\u2019ll Understand Your Thermostat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding leads to better practices. Just because you\u2019re satisfied with your thermostat doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019re getting the most from this unit. Most smart thermostats on the market give you monthly reports that underscore your heating or cooling habits and even highlight opportunities for you to save energy when you heat or cool your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A smart thermostat is a great investment for your home. If you\u2019re ready to upgrade your home here in Butler County, PA then make sure that you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">contact our technicians at Kennihan Plumbing &amp; Heating, Inc<\/a>. We\u00a0Treat\u00a0Your\u00a0Home\u00a0Like\u00a0It&#8217;s\u00a0Our\u00a0Grandma&#8217;s\u00a0Home.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thinking about switching to a smart thermostat? 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