Thermostats
Denver thermostats realize that we all know that a thermostat is a device for regulating the temperature of our heating and cooling system and maintains a desired set point temperature for optimal comfort. But did you know that the Talking Thermostat will also tell you when to change your furnace filter, when your system needs service, who installed the equipment, and how to get a hold of them, and even how to program the thermostat? Well our experts in thermostats in Denver do.
What Are Thermostats?
Thermostats are devices that are temperature sensitive and used to control heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. They come in a wide variety of styles that have a wide variety of functions. Some are simple switches; some are complex, programmable and can even help reduce energy bills.
A Brief Explanation Of Different Types Of Thermostats
There are two main types of thermostats available on today’s market. These two types are manual thermostats and digital/programmable thermostats. Both can be used to control a variety of different systems.
Manual Thermostats – Manual thermostats are usually composed of a temperature sensitive element and an electrical switch that sends a signal telling the system when to turn on and off. Since these types of thermostats are simple, they are usually used for single use systems; such as a furnace or wall heater.
Digital/Programmable Thermostats – These thermostats are more complicated than their manual counterparts. They are composed of a temperature sensitive element and a more complicated switch that is programmable. These thermostats can save you money on your energy and utility bills. They are the preferred and recommended method of HVAC (Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning) control.
Digital Thermostat Options And Features
Digital thermostats can save on your energy and utility bills as you can program the system to turn off when there is no one in the building. Digital/Programmable thermostats come in a wide variety of styles and levels of complexity. Some of these features are quite useful. Take some time to review the following options that many different thermostats are available with:
Touch Screen Controls – some thermostats come with touch controls similar to those on your smartphone or tablet device.
Programming Periods – some device come with the ability to set different temperatures for different times of the day (even for the same day of the week at different times of year in some cases).
Backlighting – many modern thermostats have a backlight for adjusting the settings at night without the need to turn on all the lights in the house to see a tiny LCD screen.
Locking Models – almost every programmable thermostat on the market has a lockout mode to prevent unwanted tampering.
Vacation Mode – many devices have a separate programmable mode for vacation. This allows for special settings to be activated on the way out the door and to remain active until a prescribed date or you turn off the feature.
Indication/Warning Lights – many thermostat devices come with warning and indication LED lights to notify you of their current status.
Remote Controls – some thermostats come with a remote control for adjustments from anywhere in the home. Nowadays, you can even get thermostats that are controllable with your smartphone or tablet.
Thermostat Programming Tips
There are several different strategies pertaining to optimal thermostat programming. Finding the ideal temperature programming for your home or business is a personal matter, but there are some general guidelines to follow. Rather than go into detail about how to program a thermostat, here is a common example of a reliable and energy efficient thermostat schedule:
Our Technicians In Denver Thermostat Installation Can Help You Save
At Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric, our experts in thermostat installation in Denver can service or install a programmable thermostat to help you save money. So call Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Electric for more information regarding Denver thermostats today.
