How to Choose the Right Thermostat for your Furnace

For your home heating and cooling systems, a thermostat is very versatile, as it regulates the temperature to ensure comfort across all the rooms. This device also plays a vital role in cutting down on your bills by preventing wastage of fuel caused by excessive heating. The modern-day programmable thermostat is the most efficient for this case.

Choosing the right thermostat is an effortful task, as there are many types out in the market, but not all are suitable for your furnace. This article will take you through the right steps that will see you get the appropriate one for your furnace.

Step 1: Identify the Type of Furnace You Have in Your Home

There are various types of furnaces, and each one of them uses a specific thermostat. The first thing you ought to do then is to identify the type of furnace installed in your home. This will enable you to choose precisely what is suitable for your furnace.

Step 2: Choose the Type of Thermostat You Want

Thermostats are offered in different types according to your preference.

• Remote energy management thermostats: This allows you to set, monitor, and control the system from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can also connect it to your home network via a hub and access it anywhere through Wi-Fi.
• Learning thermostats: These thermostats are modern and can be programmed to learn your schedule, making them shut down when you are away from home.
• Digital non-programmable thermostats: This is the type that you program manually. It comes with an easily readable LCD screen.
• Manual or mechanical thermostat: This type is ideal if you are home throughout as it requires you to control it manually.
• Programmable thermostat: Once you program your most favorable temperatures at different times of the day, it will automatically adjust it throughout the day or week. You can program it as follows:
  • 7-day program- This allows you to program your temperatures differently for each day of the week. It is suitable for families that do not operate on a regular schedule.
  • 5-2 programming system- In this system, you can set a standard temperature for the week's five working days and a different standard for the weekend.
  • 5-1-1 programming- This is the system where you set a standard temperature for the week's working days and different temperatures for Saturday and Sunday.

Step 3: Install the Thermostat on Your Furnace

After getting the ideal thermostat for your furnace, it's time to install it on your furnace. An expert will best do this. So, all you need to do is get an expert to install it in the right way, and your furnace will be ready for the incredible task.

For more information concerning your thermostat needs, please do not hesitate to reach out to the experts at Master Mechanical. Our HVAC professionals can easily walk you through the steps of finding the right thermostat for your home.