If you’re leaving town for the holidays, use the smart thermostat in your Lillington, North Carolina, home to conserve energy and keep the house from freezing while you’re away. Here are a few tips for using your smart thermostat when you go on vacation during the fall and winter.
Adjust the Temperature
While turning your HVAC system off completely is tempting when you’re away, it’s wiser to adjust the temperature to a low setting, between 60 and 65 degrees. This temperature setting is certainly uncomfortable if you’re occupying the house, but if no one is there, this temperature range will save energy without letting your pipes freeze or houseplants die. Adjusting the temperature on your smart thermostat not only keeps your home safe from potential damage, but it also saves you money on energy bills.
Download the Remote Control App
Download your smart thermostat’s compatible app to your mobile device so you can adjust your home’s temperature remotely. If you see that a severe cold front is approaching, you may want to raise the temperature just a bit to ensure that the inside of the house doesn’t freeze. In addition, if your plans change and you decide to come home early, you can set the temperature to a comfortable level before you arrive.
Preset the Temperature for Your Departure and Arrival
When you’re packing to leave, you still want the house nice and warm, and when you arrive, you want it comfortable again. With a smart thermostat, you can set the exact date and time that you want the temperature to adjust to. The interface is easy to use and clear to read on a smart thermostat, so presetting the temperature isn’t a challenge.
Give our professional team at Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing a call today to schedule an appointment to have a smart thermostat installed before you leave for the holidays. We are also happy to show you how to use every aspect and feature of your thermostat. We look forward to speaking with you at 910-216-9394.
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