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Smart Thermostats

Smart thermostats, climate control, and energy-saving temperature automation.

31 guides

Swamp Cooler to Central AC Switching: Automating the 35% Wet-Bulb Humidity Cutoff

Oct 16, 202610 min read

Hydronic Heat Dampening: Eliminating Temperature Overshoot on Cast-Iron Smart Radiator Valves

Oct 14, 202611 min read

Fixing the 10°F Upstairs Heat Gap: Automated Duct Booster Fans and Multi-Sensor Weighting

Oct 12, 20269 min read

Automating the Switchover Between Evaporative Swamp Coolers and Central AC via Smart Relays

Jul 24, 202610 min read

Using Smart Thermostat Fan Circulation Cycles to Balance Second-Floor Heat in Split-Levels

Jul 22, 202611 min read

Setting Up Offline Smart Thermostat Fail-Safes to Prevent Frozen Cabin Pipes During Winter

Jul 20, 202612 min read

Replacing High-Voltage 240V Dial Thermostats With Line-Voltage Smart Controllers

Jul 19, 202611 min read

Calculating the Economic Balance Point on Smart Thermostats for Dual-Fuel Heat Pumps

Jul 17, 202611 min read

Taming Cast-Iron Radiators: Calculating Thermal Drift for Smart Boiler Relays

Jul 15, 202610 min read

Smart Thermostat Troubleshooting: Fixing C-Wire Issues

Apr 30, 202611 min read

EcoBee Smart Thermostat Installation: A Detailed Walkthrough

Apr 20, 202611 min read

The Top 5 Energy-Saving Smart Thermostat Settings

Apr 2, 202610 min read

Smart Thermostat for Summer: Keeping Your Home Cool and Efficient

Mar 11, 20269 min read

Smart Home Energy Monitoring: Track and Reduce Your Usage

Feb 15, 202610 min read

Understanding Smart Thermostat Scheduling

Feb 7, 20269 min read

How to Read and Understand Your Thermostat’s Energy Reports

Jan 21, 202613 min read

Preparing Your Smart Thermostat for Seasonal Changes

Jan 20, 202614 min read

The Best Smart Thermostats Under $150

Jan 19, 202612 min read

Using Geofencing to Automatically Adjust Your Thermostat

Jan 17, 202614 min read

Smart Thermostats for Homes with Multiple Zones

Jan 15, 202613 min read