I’ve been looking into getting a programmable thermostat for my HVAC system, since I’ve heard all about how they save you money on your electricity bill. I had already picked out a Honeywell 7-day programmable model and added it to my ever expanding list of things to buy in the near future.
Then I stumbled across the Nest Learning Thermostat.
Unlike every other programmable thermostat, you use the Nest just like you would a normal thermostat. You turn it up when you’re cold; you turn it down when you’re hot.
Then, like magic, the thermostat begins to learn your habits and adjust the temperature for you. No programming needed. It even knows when you are gone on vacation and adjusts accordingly!
Another thing I like about the Nest is that you can control it with an iPhone or on the web. And when you consider the fact that your HVAC use comprises 50% of your utility bill, you can quickly see that having a programmable thermostat that actually does its job is worth the initial investment.
It also doesn’t hurt that the unit itself is a marvel of industrial design. Simply beautiful.
Add that to my Want List.
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