Thermostats

Control Your Home’s Temperature With the Right Thermostat

Find the Right Thermostat for Your Home

Whether manual or smart, thermostats are essential when it comes to heating and cooling your space. Different types of electronic thermostats have different benefits. Most thermostats come with a sensor, either built in or outside of the unit, which tells the unit whether the desired temperature has been reached and switches it on or off.

Programmable and Smart Thermostats

A programmable thermostat is ideal for individuals who may be away from home during the week. It allows you to program the temperature to daily and weekly settings. This can help you save on energy, as the system works within the specific parameters you’ve set for it.

A Wi-Fi thermostat combines the functionality of a programmable thermostat with a manual thermostat. You can program it based on your preferences, but since it works on a Wi-Fi network, you can also adjust it from a smartphone or Wi-Fi-enabled device.

A smart thermostat incorporates other smart devices and data to provide an automated cooling and heating experience. These devices usually come with an app so that you can alter the settings from wherever you are via your internet-enabled smart device. A smart thermostat can even alert you when your heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system needs maintenance. Check out smart thermostat options from popular brands, like ecobee thermostats, Cadet thermostats and Nest thermostats.

Manual Thermostats

A manual thermostat is simple. You can’t program this type of thermostat ahead of time to adjust while you’re sleeping or away. Rather, you must manually set the temperature on an as-needed basis. This is ideal for people who spend most of their time at home.

Choosing the Ideal Temperature

If your focus is on energy efficiency, here are a few tips for managing your programmable thermostat. The ideal temperature should be between 68 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this also depends upon your location and the humidity levels in your area. Most smart thermostats come with thermostat sensors that automatically switch the unit on and off.

At Lowe’s, we carry a variety of thermostats. In addition to the smart thermostats mentioned above, we offer standard programmable options, such as Honeywell thermostats, Lux thermostats, Emerson (formerly known as White-Rodgers) thermostats and more. Need help choosing the right one? Check out our guide The Best Types of Thermostats for Your Home. And, if you’re not confident about do-it-yourself thermostat wiring, let us help you get your new thermostat installed by a professional.