Let’s say your home is roughly 1,500 square feet with warm and cool air controlled by a single thermostat.

Yikes! What an excessive waste of money. Think about that. Even if you have 3 kids living with you fulltime, is everyone home 24/7. No way. Which means there are times when certain rooms or areas aren’t being used, and therefore don’t need as much warm or cool air.

But without a second or third zone, there’s nothing you can do about it. (And forget closing vents and registers…that ends up wasting even more money.)

So, for your own sake, do something! And that is contact Zach Heating & Cooling so we can help you map out where the extra zones – each with its own thermostat – should be installed to provide you with all the flexibility and energy savings you want.

Equally important, your equipment will last longer by working less hard to keep you nice and comfortable all year long.

By now you probably have more than a good idea of how a programmable thermostat can help you save money. You probably have two or three of your own.

The question is, when were they installed? Say, when smart thermostats were just arriving on the scene? If so, then you have some very good reasons to consider upgrading once again. Just look at what you can do with a smart thermostat, one that features an app for remote Wi-Fi control:

• Pre-set temperatures by zone for when you need full indoor comfort, and those times where you don’t
• After a few days, it learns your schedule and adjusts temperatures on its own
• Many smart devices offer energy reports which show you how much energy you’re using throughout the month.
• Look for a device that controls ventilation systems, whole-home dehumidifiers, and other HVAC add-ons to make improving indoor air quality a breeze – especially if you have allergy or asthma sufferers at home.
• Certain smart thermostat brands can and will download updates on their own provided they have Wi-Fi access.
• While away on vacation, you’ll want to know if something goes amiss inside your home. If the temperature plummets, a smart thermostat will send you an alert warning you that there is the potential that your pipes may freeze.
• A nice feature to have on your smart thermostat is a proximity sensor. The screen will dim as you walk away and then brighten up as you approach it. No need to fumble in the dark or switch on a special light when your touch screen lights up before you approach it.

As you can see, getting the most from your HVAC systems requires just a little extra time, effort, and money – all of which you’ll get back, and then some, with these simple enhancements. Contact Zach Heating and Cooling today to learn more or schedule installation.