The Perks of a Remote Thermostat for Vacation Homeowners

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Many a homeowner dreams of arriving on Friday nights to a pre-cooled or pre-heated vacation home, and with a simple device called a remote thermostat, homeowners can live that dream!  Whether you choose a remote thermostat that is phone controlled or one that is Internet enabled, a remote thermostat gives you the power to control the temperature … [Read more...]

Long Distance Home Humidity Control is Easy

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For people, high humidity can be brutally uncomfortable as well as unhealthy, but it's also a big concern for homeowners who worry about the potential damage humidity can do to the home.  Left unchecked, high humidity in the home can ruin wood floors and furniture and encourage mold and mildew growth.  Fortunately, there are easy ways to reduce … [Read more...]

Adjust Your Home’s AC Before You Arrive With a Remote Thermostat

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If coming home to a pre-cooled house appeals to you, a remote thermostat is the tool you need to adjust  the temperature in your home from anywhere via an Internet connection or by telephone.  When you are ready to leave the office at the end of the day and head home, just call up your remote thermostat and turn the AC down!  In addition to … [Read more...]

Vera 3: The Smart Home System You Customize

Easy to convert your home to "smart"

If the idea of living in a “smart home” appeals to you – but the process to convert to “smart” seems a bit daunting -- there’s a new home control system called the Vera 3 that makes home automation really simple and affordable.  The Vera 3, and its little sister the VeraLite, are Internet gateways for convenient home control, security, … [Read more...]

Programmable Thermostats: Commercial Applications Have Unique Needs (Part 4)

Programmable thermostats for commercial buildings

Programmable thermostats provide a range of money-saving benefits to commercial (non-residential) buildings, but their energy management needs are uniquely different than those of homeowners.  This article -- the last in a four-part series on programmable thermostats – will address non-residential applications and discuss how advanced … [Read more...]