Smart Thermostats: 5 Benefits for Your Business

As a business owner, you like to stay connected and control costs. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) is a big energy cost for most businesses, accounting for nearly half of the energy used in commercial buildings. A Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostat can help you save money by allowing you to control your HVAC system's energy use, no matter where you are. Here are five ways that installing smart thermostats can benefit your business.

1. Mobile Access

Wi-Fi thermostats give you remote control over your HVAC system from any internet-enabled device. You can quickly and easily make temperature adjustments if you're out of the office, in a meeting or wherever you happen to be.

2. 24-Hour Control

You'll have access to your smart thermostat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can make energy-saving temperature adjustments on the weekend, overnight or anytime.

3. System Management

Control multiple thermostats in your building or in a variety of locations using one simple login. No more wasting time and energy manually reprogramming or adjusting multiple thermostats.

4. Maintenance Alerts

With wireless thermostats, you can set up alerts so that you can be notified by text or email in case of an HVAC system failure or maintenance issue.

5. Energy Updates

Many smart thermostat models provide you with reports detailing your energy use and HVAC system run time and operation. Some models can show you how much you have saved and compare your energy use from month-to-month.

Contact a Professional

To optimize performance, hire a qualified professional to inspect and clean your HVAC system and establish a program of regular preventive maintenance. They can install your new smart thermostats as well. It's the smart way to save energy and money while enhancing the comfort of your facility.
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