Smart thermostats were considered a luxury five years ago. Now, technological advances are increasing energy efficiency (and thus cost savings) so significantly that there is an argument smart thermostats should be in every residential home. ecobee is Owens’ smart thermostat brand of choice. The ecobee3 is a user friendly and …
It is one of the simplest and wisest investments for any household, yet only 30% of households in America own a programmable thermostat. Of those that do, only a fraction of those that do use it properly! This is baffling considering this simple $25 device can save a household 15% …
Read moreHow to Adjust your Thermostat in the Winter for Maximum Efficiency
We’ve written about the benefits of smart thermostats in past posts. In this post, we dive deeper into the ever-evolving world of Wi-Fi-thermostats. Winter brings even more reasons to go Wi-fi. The heating season is the most crucial time to be energy-conscious. Premium wi-fi thermostats automatically set your thermostat based on …