How Your Smartphone Can Cut Your Energy Costs
Smartphones have become quite commonplace for almost everyone. Various apps on these phones have greatly enhanced our productivity, so there's no reason they can't help you to save money heating or cooling your Chicago home. By using your smartphone, you can access your home's heating system to maintain the ideal temperature when you're away. There are also numerous apps that monitor your home's energy efficiency.
Wi-Fi Thermostats
A very important advancement in heating and cooling is the Wi-Fi thermostat. Once installed, these devices let you tap into your HVAC system from anywhere in the world. If you are out of town and realize that you did not set your thermostat, just log in and adjust your temperatures accordingly. These thermostats also let you know how effectively you use energy, allowing you to thoroughly analyze your use of the system so you can make changes to save energy.
Multiple Apps
There are many handy energy-saving apps available. Most of these apps, such as Energy Tracker and Wiser EMS, show how much energy your home uses to help you curb your consumption. One very popular app is Kill-Ur-Watts, which takes your energy usage and compares it to other homes in your area, showing if you're an energy guzzler, an average user, or the most eco-friendly person in your neighborhood.
Using GPS for the Perfect Temperature
GPS is also a great tool for use with some thermostats and helps to reduce energy consumption. By syncing your phone with your HVAC system, the thermostat uses your location to start the heating or cooling process at the perfect time. Using this information, the system adjusts so your home will be at the perfect temperature when you walk in the door.
The constant evolution of technology creates a great way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. If you're looking to upgrade to the next level of heating and cooling, give our professionals at Tempco a call at (847) 670-7000. We can provide expert advice and help you find the perfect solutions for your home's HVAC systems.