{"id":6564,"date":"2015-12-11T11:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-12-11T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/?p=6564"},"modified":"2015-12-14T13:37:43","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T18:37:43","slug":"double-the-perks-remote-thermostat-with-freeze-alarm-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.diycontrols.com\/index.php\/double-the-perks-remote-thermostat-with-freeze-alarm-protection\/","title":{"rendered":"Double the Perks: Remote Thermostat with Freeze Alarm Protection"},"content":{"rendered":"

A remote thermostat that allows you to adjust the temperature in your home from virtually anywhere is appealing on its own merits, but how about a remote thermostat that doubles as a freeze alarm so\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll get warnings if there\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2s a low temperature emergency in your house, before your pipes freeze and cause catastrophic damage?<\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0Pretty impressive, right? You\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2d only have to buy one device to get the perks of two! The good news is there are several remote thermostats on the market today that have freeze alarm capability. If this sounds interesting to you, keep reading\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u00a6<\/p>\n

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Key Benefit of a Remote Thermostat + Freeze Alarm<\/em><\/h2>\n

Homeowners usually upgrade to a remote thermostat so they can come home to a pre-heated or pre-cooled house<\/strong>. Others like how a remote thermostat helps save energy<\/strong> because they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re not running the furnace or A\/C when the house is unoccupied. Some remote thermostats are controlled by calling the home phone number. Others allow you to change settings from your PC or smartphone.<\/p>\n

The key benefit of of a remote thermostat with a built-in freeze alarm is that it also monitors for temperature extremes and sends you an alert if the indoor temperature reaches a dangerous high or low<\/strong>,\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0giving you time to address the situation\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0before<\/em>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0pipes freeze<\/a><\/strong>\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0or extreme heat can cause real damage. It will also notify you of unexpected power outages, which can cause your heating system or A\/C to fail. Depending upon the model you choose, your remote thermostat will send you a phone call, email or text message alert.<\/p>\n

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How to Choose the Right Model<\/em><\/h2>\n

To choose the best remote thermostat with freeze alarm capability for your home, start with what kind of communication is available at your location:\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong>phone or Internet<\/a><\/strong>. Some remote thermostats use a landline phone connection* to communicate while others require an Internet connection.<\/p>\n

Next, think about how you would like to be alerted of an emergency: phone call, email or text message.<\/strong> Phone-based models alert with a phone call. If you like the idea of getting text or email alerts, you\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2ll want an Internet (or WiFi) remote thermostat. Keep in mind, however, that this type requires a round-the-clock Internet connection, which can be a problem for seasonal homeowners who put their Internet service on \u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c5\u201cvacation hold\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00c2\u009d when they\u00c3\u00a2\u00e2\u201a\u00ac\u00e2\u201e\u00a2re not using their house.<\/p>\n

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Phone-Based Models<\/em><\/h2>\n

There are two phone-based remote thermostat + freeze alarm models that we recommend. Both systems include a freeze alarm autodialer and a compatible telephone thermostat (purchased separately) and communicate via a regular landline phone connection.*<\/p>\n

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The Deluxe Freeze Alarm<\/strong><\/a> combined with a telephone thermostat<\/strong><\/a> is one of the least expensive ways to get remote temperature control and freeze alarm protection<\/strong> against high or low temperatures.<\/p>\n