ServiceMax Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Thermostats’

Why You Should Consider a Thermostat Upgrade

Monday, February 21st, 2022

Your heater isn’t going to be of much use if you don’t have a working thermostat to operate it. Thermostats can be thought of as the brains of your home’s comfort operation. Take away the thermostat, or reduce its effectiveness, and things aren’t going to do you much good.

If you are looking for better control of your home comfort, then it might be time to learn more about your upgrade options for a thermostat in Chicago. There is more than one choice out there and modern thermostats will offer perks that you may not have thought possible! If you need an upgrade, you can come to us for help.

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Do You Need a New Thermostat? Here’s How to Tell

Monday, August 23rd, 2021
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Your thermostat is the literal brains of your comfort operation. Without it, you cannot run your air conditioner in the summer or your heater in the winter. Having a reliable thermostat is important year-round.

When something starts to go wrong with your thermostat, it will directly affect your comfort. A faulty thermostat is likely to cause a lot more trouble than it is worth. This is why a thermostat upgrade in Chicago can be a great idea to deal with the comfort problems this system can cause. How do you know that you are due for an upgrade? Let’s look at some of the indicators that will let you know you should switch out this system.

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You Need to Know This about Wireless Thermostats!

Monday, May 22nd, 2017

thermostat-being-adjustedWhen we’re looking into ways to help you save money on your air conditioning in Evanston, IL or elsewhere in Chicagoland, a piece of advice we frequently offer is to upgrade the thermostat. The manual slider/dial model of thermostat is out of date, and programmable digital models have taken over. A digital thermostat with the basic two programming slots—an inexpensive option when it comes to thermostats—is a tremendous improvement in precision and convenience for an HVAC system.

Then there’s the current height of climate control technology, wireless and smart thermostats. These are models permitting remote access through smart phones, tablets, and computers. The “smart” technology means the thermostat “learns” from the homeowner’s settings to develop its own programs. These are attractive options, and customers often ask about them.

There’s good news and bad news on the Wi-Fi thermostat front, and we’re here to help you be better informed.

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Reasons to Upgrade Your Current Thermostats

Monday, May 23rd, 2016

The thermostat is often under-appreciated for its importance in a home’s comfort system. After all, it’s easy to assume that any thermostat can handle the job of adjusting the temperature in a house and controlling the heating and air conditioning system.

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Here’s How to Maximize Winter Heating with Your Thermostat

Monday, January 4th, 2016

The thermostat is a critical part of the HVAC system that warms your home in winter and cools it during the summer. But its importance is too often overlooked, and homeowners simply change its settings up and down according to their comfort whims. This can mean a great deal of energy going to waste, especially during the cold months when the heating system puts in an enormous amount of work. When you use some planning—along with an upgrade to newer thermostat technology—you can make your thermostat work to help you conserve energy while still providing the cozy warmth your family needs during this season.

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