When you think of a thermostat, the first thing that comes to mind is a little box with a single-color display. This little box has a UP button and a DOWN button. Maybe it can even use scheduling to set a specific temperature at different times of day.
Those types of thermostats can be perfect — depending on your needs and budget — and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with going simple! But smart thermostats like Ecobee take things to the next level, and they can save you money, too.
G & R Heating and Air knows the importance of having a thermostat that pairs well with your HVAC system. If you’re ready to upgrade to a more accessible, flexible and dynamic thermostat experience, our Gilberts team can help!
Why Choose Ecobee For Your Smart Thermostat?
Many of our local customers expect their thermostats to be as intelligent and eco-friendly as their new furnace or air conditioning system. This is why we partner with Ecobee for our smart thermostat offering. The Ecobee is a new generation of Wi-Fi-enabled smart thermostats.
Here are just a few of the benefits that our customers report as reasons why they chose eco bee:
- The Ecobee is controllable via mobile app on iOS and Android.
- Temperature and other settings can be controlled in the home — or remotely — with that app.
- You can save up to 23% on annual energy costs with the eco+ feature and other benefits.
- Enjoy integration with other smart devices and systems, such as Apple HomeKit, for your smart home.
- Geofencing is available on supported devices.
If these perks sound enticing for your home, keep learning more. We explore more of these benefits below in detail.
The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Gives You Control
Using the Ecobee mobile app, on either Apple devices using iOS or Android, you can control your smart thermostat from anywhere you have an internet connection. There’s also an available web portal. This means total control over your home comfort, from virtually anywhere in the world!
Turn on the heat when you leave the office so you arrive home to a fully cozy and comfortable space. Make adjustments to your system from afar if you forget to set your system to vacation mode — no more wasted energy while you’re enjoying a vacation! The applications are endless.
Cost And Energy Savings
The bottom line is that every single home uses energy in different amounts and different ways. It can vary based on location, local weather, the equipment in the home, how well-insulated the home is and so on.
This is why the Ecobee features “eco+”, which takes these factors into account to give you very specific, personalized recommendations on how to manage home energy use. With this feature, you’ll never have to wonder what the best setting for your thermostat is!
The Ecobee Smart Thermostats Integrates With Your Smart Home
Already using smart home technology like Apple’s HomeKit, Samsung’s SmartThings or Amazon Echo/Alexa? Ecobee has you covered, and your new smart thermostat will happily blend in with your smart home.
Ecobee Haven is even a smart home security system that runs with your new smart thermostat as its hub!
What About Ecobee’s Data Privacy Policies?
Ecobee covers privacy concerns in its extensive privacy policy, and it only collects the data it needs to make its smart thermostats work. Their policy states clearly that, “We do not and will not sell your Personal Information.”
However, if you are open to allowing your data to be used for the greater good — both for the planet and for people’s wallets — they offer a unique “Donate Your Data” program.
This program allows you to share anonymized data directly with scientists working to correct climate change and ensure a sustainable future for everyone. However, the Donate Your Data program is completely optional, and you don’t have to use it to use Ecobee.
How To Install The Ecobee Thermostat
By this point, you’re already thinking about getting one, right? The good thing is that we can help you install one, either as part of a new furnace system installation, a new air conditioning system installation or with an existing system.
If you’re not experienced in HVAC or electrical work, installing a new thermostat can be complicated, but our techs will make it easy for you to upgrade!
Don’t worry if you don’t have a C (common) Wire, as Ecobee has an available Power Extender Kit that utilizes your existing thermostat wires to prepare for an Ecobee installation. Our technicians can also help set this up for you. If you have a 2-wire system, our technicians can come out to you to determine what it will take to install an Ecobee.
Smart Thermostat Installation Made Easy
G & R Heating and Air makes home comfort easy. When you’re ready to upgrade your thermostat, let our team know. We’ll make sure your new system is a great fit and is installed with precision and care.
