The thermostat in your Midland, North Carolina, home isn’t just a way to control your home’s temperature. A thermostat can provide far more value if you choose the right one, and the Honeywell Prestige IAQ might offer the perfect solution. Interface and Design You won’t find a more attractive addition to your collection of gadgetry. …
by Ross and Witmer Originally published in June 2013, updated in July 2016. Summer is well underway in the Charlotte, NC area, and this year is even more hot and humid than usual. That means that it’s time to take a good look at how you’ve been cooling your home. Energy efficiency starts with your thermostat. Finding the best …
by Ross and Witmer Home automation has dominated conversations over the last few years about efficiency, comfort, and cost savings. While it might sound scary to people who don’t always embrace new technology, automated comfort can actually simplify your life and reduce anxiety. So how do you automate your own home comfort in your Charlotte, North Carolina, house? Research …
by Ross and Witmer When most people think of improving the efficiency of the heating and cooling system in their homes, they think about big replacements and major changes, starting from weather proofing their home to overhauling the ducts or getting a new air conditioner or a new furnace. But one of the simplest yet most effective changes that …
by Ross and Witmer Adjusting a traditional thermostat can be a real pain. If you are constantly changing the setting on your thermostat to maintain a comfortable home, or you are unhappy with how much you spend each year on energy, a programmable thermostat may be a beneficial addition to your home. Advantages of a Programmable Thermostat A programmable …
by Ross and Witmer As summer arrives, you’ll hear lots of helpful hints to improve A/C energy savings. Some of them are actually true. One that isn’t, however, is the old idea that it’s more energy efficient to leave the air conditioner on all day while you’re gone than to turn it off and let the house heat up. …
by Ross and Witmer If you’re thinking of upgrading your manual thermostat to a new programmable model, you stand to gain many benefits. Not only can you save energy with setbacks while you’re away or sleeping, you can return or wake up to a more comfortable home thanks to automatic programming. The investment in a new unit pays for …
by Ross and Witmer The HVAC system of Charlotte area homes run pretty much year-round, so add-ons that can increase their energy efficiency are welcome. Once such upgrade is a programmable thermostat, but they can only contribute to savings if used correctly. How They Work Programmable thermostats allow you to set the parameters of your central HVAC system’s operation …
by Ross and Witmer Inspiring with its innovative design and technologically advanced performance, the Nest thermostat is a true revolution for home energy systems. Like many of the great high-tech devices of our era, the Nest offers sleek design and user-friendly function. It also offers the possibility of extremely efficient use of your home air conditioning system. So, it’s …
by Ross and Witmer Older mechanical thermostats are little more than simple on/off switches for your HVAC equipment. Newer programmable models, however, give you a wide range of control over when, how long, and at what level your home heating and cooling systems operate. Here are the basic steps that cover how to replace a thermostat in your house. …
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