There has long been a battle between digital and dial thermostats in the HVAC industry, and as a homeowner, you may have trouble sifting through all of the information when trying to decide which thermostat is best for your home. Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning wants to help you with your decision by offering our expert take on the pros and cons of each type of thermostat. Depending on your home and your situation, you may choose one over the other, and no matter which one you choose, Four Seasons can install it for you!
Dial Thermostats:
- Simple Operation: Setting the temperature that you desire is literally as easy as spinning a dial.
- Inaccurate Temperature Control: Old dial thermostats tend to be inaccurate when it comes to getting your home to the temperature that you desire. These thermostats typically use metallic strips to sense the temperature in the home and either turn on or turn off the heating or cooling. The problem is that these strips can sometimes allow the actual temperature in the home to become 4 or 5 degrees below or above the set temperature before turning the systems on or off. This leads to decreased levels of comfort in between cycles.
- Few Bells and Whistles: If you are considering this type of thermostat for your home, you are not looking for one that has special features. These units are usually very basic, but if that is what you are comfortable with then a dial thermostat may be the right choice for your home.
Digital Thermostats:
- Programmable Settings: The most coveted feature in digital thermostats is the ability to program different temperatures for different times of the day. With this feature you can cut energy waste for times when you are away from the home or asleep. It will adjust the temperature automatically so that savings are guaranteed. Some even have the ability to set a different program for each day of the week. This could really come in handy for those of us that have very busy schedules.
- Accurate Temperature Control: Digital thermostats allow for precise temperature control in the home. Setting the temperature differential to 1 degree will ensure that the thermostat calls for heating or cooling within one degree of the set temperature. This basically means that during the summer when you set the thermostat at 72 degrees, the second the temperature in the home reads 73 degrees, the air conditioner will turn on. That is precise temperature control that you can rely on to keep you comfortable all year round.
- Operation: Operating a digital thermostat can be just as simple as operating a dial thermostat. The only aspect of using these systems that may be a bit more difficult is setting the initial program. However, when you have your thermostat installed by Four Seasons, you will have one of our expert servicemen there to walk you through the programming and general operation of your new digital thermostat. We won’t leave until you are confident in your ability to operate the new thermostat with ease.
No matter which thermostat you choose, Four Seasons can help you get it installed day or night. You can count on us when you need us most, so keep our number close as we move into a new season here in Chicago.
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