Digital Thermostats Could Reduce Your Monthly Energy Spend By Up to 33%

The U.S. Department of Energy has found that about 40% of energy costs for the average commercial building are spent on heating, cooling and ventilation. That’s serious money that can really ratchet up your overhead. One of the most effective ways to control commercial energy costs is with a digital thermostat.

In commercial buildings like schools, stores, offices, churches and government buildings, managing and controlling energy can be challenging. Energy management is often compounded by a number of factors, including:

• Size of the building
• Number of buildings
• Geographic location
• Ability of occupants to adjust temperature
• Variations in weekly/annual usage
• Type and age of the HVAC equipment

These factors can make centralized energy management difficult, but it’s not an insurmountable task for today’s digital thermostats.

Old thermostats are not designed to efficiently control HVAC systems in commercial properties. Because digital thermostats are programmable, they are able to give you precise control over your heating and cooling usage. Bottom line…you reduce energy use and save money.

Installing digital thermostats in your property provides many benefits:

• Easy to Program
• Reduced Energy Costs
• All-in-one control
• Easy view screens

When installing digital thermostats, professional installation by a licensed electrical contractor is a must. Potential consequences of improper installation could include:

• Electric shock
• Blown a circuit breaker
• Damaging to the thermostat unit, the electrical system or even the AC/furnace unit itself
• Dual-fuel systems, a poorly located thermostat, or incorrect wiring can make the installation of a thermostat a longer, more frustrating, and more complicated process creating costly downtime for your business.

But wait! There’s more…

Wiring Concerns

Configuring and wiring of digital thermostats demand expertise in electrical wiring for proper configuration. Obviously, besides the risk of electrocution, improper installation could damage your thermostat. Sending too much current through the unit, for instance, may cause Thermostat failure.

Warranty

Some thermostat manufacturers will void a thermostat’s warranty if an HVAC professional doesn’t perform the installation. All manufacturers want to protect themselves from claims caused by user negligence. Warranties are important and can come in handy. If your thermostat suddenly malfunctions, you don’t want to pay out of pocket.

System Performance

Bottom line…thermostats function more reliably when they’re installed by trained professionals