Smart thermostats on your business’ HVAC system can detect potential problems. Intelligent alerts and notifications tell you when it’s time for service. Intelligent monitoring allows for your HVAC contractor to diagnose a problem remotely. Other benefits of installing smart thermostats include increased energy efficiency and utility rebates. 

Preventative Maintenance

Two ways smart thermostats aid in preventive maintenance are through alerts/reminders and the connectivity they offer refrigeration contractors like us.

The ability to check the performance of the smart thermostat remotely offers contractors insight into the system and its’ performance, such as historic temperature data and trends. These types of diagnostics are very helpful when trying to understand where the problem is coming from and how quickly a solution can be determined. Contractors can show up on site prepared with the necessary tools to fix the problem. Or they may be able to address it remotely.

Cost Savings

While energy-efficient light bulbs and high-efficiency appliances are essential in the fight for energy and cost savings, smart thermostats can impact a business’ finances.  Heating and cooling is the most significant energy expenditure for most businesses. 

Some smart thermostats determine and provide recommendations based on occupancy patterns if there is an opportunity to modify the heating and cooling schedule set by the customer to further enhance savings. Since a smart thermostat learns your business’ heating and cooling patterns, it can deliver the right temperature at the right time, leading to more energy efficient use.

Rebate Programs

There are a variety of rebates available for installing smart thermostats and manufacturers often provide updated links for customers based on the utility.

Some brands have a rebate finder (using zip/postal code) and a link on their website to the current utility incentive programs for various regions. Your local energy company may also have rebate programs where you can look into to see if a smart thermostat qualifies for any energy rebates.

If you are considering taking your business' HVAC system up a notch, call us for more information about smart thermostats.