New Thermostat Technology

The ancient Greeks were the first to figure out central heating, and it was the ancient Egyptians who came up with the first indoor air conditioning technology. However, these systems weren’t vastly improved until thousands of years later when inventors rolled up their sleeves and sought new ways to customize indoor temperatures. Dutch inventor Cornelius Drebbel rolled out the mercury thermostat in 1620, but digital and programmable home thermostats didn’t appear until the 1980s. The first smart thermostat, Ecobee, appeared in 2007, changing the thermostat game in many ways—especially in terms of saving energy.

From the ancient Greeks’ rudimentary version of central heating to today’s high-tech smart thermostats, temperature regulation technology has come a long way. HVAC systems are now so prevalent that we tend to take them for granted. You shouldn’t wait until your current thermostat becomes unworkable to give it some thought. An outdated thermostat can be replaced with a programmable version to help save energy.

That’s not the only reason to install a smart thermostat in your home. Older thermostats can be difficult to program, but modern smart thermostats were developed with ease of use in mind. Connect your smart thermostat to your Wi-Fi network, and you can program it from anywhere. Voice controls give you hands-free access to temperature modulation. Modern systems also include intuitive programming, with machine learning techniques that learn your schedule and adjust the temperature accordingly. You’ll see a significant difference in energy savings, and that means saving money on your monthly bills.

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