Replacing your thermostat and HVAC units together is a good idea. The thermostat controls the temperature in your home. To do so, it must communicate with your heating and cooling system at all times. Your old controller might be outdated, disrupting this process, and there are newer technologies like Wi-Fi thermostats that provide far more precise control of your HVAC system.
Upgrading your thermostat to a hi-tech one can add a few hundred dollars to your home improvement project. Nonetheless, here are a few reasons to replace the thermostat at the same time:
- Compatibility with HVAC Equipment
- Save on Installation Costs
- Improved Comfort
- Increased Energy Efficiency
- Automated Control
- Zoning Support
- Detailed Information
- Remote Access
1. Compatibility with HVAC Equipment
Compatibility is essential. Your heating and cooling units are only as effective as the thermostat allows them to be. Regardless of its efficiency ratings, your HVAC equipment won’t perform as expected if your old thermostat uses an incompatible technology. Replacing everything together ensures they integrate seamlessly and you have full control over your AC and heating.
2. Save on Installation Costs
Local HVAC installers charge for service visits, labor, and parts. It may cost more for them to return to install the thermostat at a later date. By having them upgrade the controller when installing your HVAC system, you pay for just one service call. They’re already at your house and have the tools they need to get everything working flawlessly from the start.
3. Improved Comfort
A new thermostat gives you maximum control over temperature settings. After all, your home is a refuge from the outside world. You should be as comfortable as possible. Many newer models let you program what temperature you want at certain times of the day. Others can adjust to your schedule automatically.
4. Increased Energy Efficiency
Smart thermostats can automatically adjust the temperature based on your preferences and if you’re away from home. Therefore, they help reduce energy consumption. Some models even provide reports to help you track and analyze energy usage in your home over time. The ability to control energy consumption saves on your utility bills and can be helpful to the environment.
5. Automated Control
Smart thermostats provide automated temperature control. They can adjust the level of heating or cooling depending on the patterns they track. A smart thermostat can also sense when your home, or parts of it, are occupied or unoccupied. This reduces the use of your HVAC system, cutting energy consumption and reducing wear on components.
6. Zoning Support
If you replace the thermostat and HVAC system together, you can add zoning control to your home. Therefore, you can gain the ability to set different temperatures for different rooms, floors, or areas. If occupants of the master bedroom like the temperature colder than those in a secondary one, they can make it cooler without impacting efficiency.
7. Detailed Information
A traditional, standard thermostat doesn’t tell you much besides the temperature setting. Modern units give you a current temperature reading. Some also provide the outside temperature, humidity level, and time. They can display whether your HVAC system is in heating or cooling mode. An advanced smart thermostat may also show weather forecasts for your area.
8. Remote Access
By replacing the thermostat with a programmable or smart model, you can control your HVAC system remotely. You can turn up the thermostat from your phone if you forgot to earlier while leaving the house in a hurry. Automatic setting control avoids having to manually adjust the temperature during your busy morning routine. Remote access from a smartphone app also allows you to set it to a comfortable level before you arrive home.
Contact Monarch Home Services
Our licensed and certified HVAC specialists can replace your thermostat when installing your heating and cooling system. If you live in the San Joaquin Valley, you can depend on our EPA- and NATE-certified technicians to find the right Wi-Fi thermostat for your home. They install equipment from top brands, including Google Nest, Amazon, Carrier, GE, ADT, and more. Whether you need new wiring added or to move the location of a controller, we can help there, too.
For a free estimate on the cost of smart thermostat installation, call us at (661) 215-6657 today.