{"id":4229,"date":"2018-10-15T02:02:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-15T07:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=4229"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:36:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:36:47","slug":"difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Difference Between Programmable and Smart Thermostats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats\/#Programmable_Thermostats_vs_Smart_Thermostats\" >Programmable Thermostats vs. Smart Thermostats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats\/#Which_Thermostat_Option_Should_You_Choose\" >Which Thermostat Option Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats\/#Call_Galmiche_Sons_for_Your_Smart_Thermostat_Installation_Needs_in_St_Louis\" >Call Galmiche &amp; Sons for Your Smart Thermostat Installation Needs in St. Louis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-2-300x252.jpg\" alt=\"Programmable and Smart Thermostats\" width=\"300\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-4257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-2-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We live in the age of technology and our lives are becoming more integrated with technology and our smartphones. While it is important to take a break from your device, the convenience of this tool is undeniable. Smart thermostats are a great way to ease the strain on your HVAC system and create a higher level of comfort in your home. If you have a newer home or your HVAC system has been updated recently, chances are you already have a programmable thermostat in your home. You may be asking yourself about the differences between a smart thermostat and a programmable thermostat. This article should provide some clarity and insight into these two devices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>If you are interested in having a smart thermostat installed in your home or you have other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> questions, contact us today online or by phone at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>. We would be happy to help!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Programmable_Thermostats_vs_Smart_Thermostats\"><\/span>Programmable Thermostats vs. Smart Thermostats<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Programmable Thermostat<\/strong> \u2013 Many newer homes likely have one of these units built in. They are more efficient than older models that require you to turn a knob or slide a needle. These thermostats are attached to your wall and have a digital readout. This technology is superior to an older thermostat because it allows you to adjust the temperature in your home based on a time frame you program manually. Normally you might turn down your thermostat when you go to work and kick it into gear again once you have returned home. With a programmable thermostat, you can set a time schedule for your device to end its heating cycle just after you leave and start it up again in time for you to return to a warm environment. This works great if you have a set schedule. Unfortunately, not many of us can rely on arriving home at the same time every day. This is where the smart thermostat comes in handy.<\/li>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-1-300x144.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Smart Thermostats\" width=\"300\" height=\"144\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-4256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-1-300x144.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/programmable-vs-smart-thermostat-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<li><strong>Smart Thermostat<\/strong> &#8211; Smart thermostats take the advantages of their programmable counterparts a step further. These devices link to your smartphone and provide you with much more information than just a digital readout of the temperature. Your smart thermostat comes equipped with charts and graphs detailing your energy usage. This information makes it easier than ever before to increase the energy efficiency of your HVAC system. While the cost of smart thermostats may seem prohibitive in comparison to programmable thermostats, the overall savings should offset the initial price. If your schedule is more erratic than a basic nine-to-five, you can easily adjust the temperature from anywhere, meaning you never have to come home to a cold house again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Thermostat_Option_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span>Which Thermostat Option Should You Choose?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you like the idea of having greater control and energy efficiency, then a smart thermostat is right for you. If you prefer a device without all the bells and whistles, there are a lot of great options for programmable thermostats that will still provide improved comfort and efficiency over older models.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Call_Galmiche_Sons_for_Your_Smart_Thermostat_Installation_Needs_in_St_Louis\"><\/span>Call Galmiche &amp; Sons for Your Smart Thermostat Installation Needs in St. Louis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As St. Louis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts, we can discuss the options and benefits when it comes to programmable and smart thermostats, so feel free to call us at <span class=\"mobile_tel\"><span class=\"mobile_tel\">314-993-1110<\/span><\/span>. Our St. Louis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/services.html\">HVAC<\/a> experts are ready to answer any questions you have and walk you through the process of making your home more energy efficient! Plus, when you have decided on the thermostat for you, we can install it for you with ease.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We live in the age of technology and our lives are becoming more integrated with technology and our smartphones. While it is important to take a break from your device, the convenience of this tool is undeniable. Smart thermostats are a great way to ease the strain on your HVAC system and create a higher level of comfort in your home. If you have a newer home or your HVAC system has been updated recently, chances are you already have &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/difference-between-programmable-and-smart-thermostats\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What Is the Difference Between Programmable and Smart Thermostats?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":4256,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,7,17,57,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4229","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-energy-efficiency","category-energy-savings","category-hvac-system","category-hvac-technology","category-smart-thermostat"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ 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