Types of Thermostats Available for Use with Air Conditioning Units

There are many thermostat models available for use with air conditioner units. The three basic types are:

• Manual thermostats: With a manual thermostat, you control temperatures by manually adjusting your thermostat settings.
• Programmable thermostats: Programmable thermostats allow you to preset cooling schedules around your needs. They have been praised for their ability to help homeowners reduce energy use and save money.
• Smart thermostats: Smart thermostats have capabilities beyond programmable thermostats, including home automation, wireless connectivity via WIFI, learning capabilities, and more.

How Programmable Thermostats Work with Air Conditioners

Programmable thermostats allow you to control your central air conditioning system effortlessly. Use the thermostat to program settings around your schedule. Reduce energy use when your home is unoccupied or while you sleep to save energy every day. By eliminating energy consumption by your AC systems when you don’t need it, you can significantly lower your home energy bills. Program your settings to initiate air conditioning before you come home so you’ll arrive at a comfortable house. Different types of programmable thermostats have different programming capabilities, allowing you to set schedules for the work week and weekend or every day of the week individually.

Programmable thermostats have a range of features for added convenience. Hold and vacation functions allow you to temporarily override your settings when needed. Digital and touchscreen displays are available, making the thermostat easy for everyone to use. Some programmable thermostats even offer wireless connectivity so you can access your thermostat settings from anywhere. These thermostats are one of the best heating and AC products for reducing home energy consumption.