Thermostats

Chances are, if you are reading this, you are overpaying on your heating bill. It may be because you are still using an outdated system to generate heat, or it may be because your home isn’t optimized to retain the heat you do produce. In either case, you probably need to turn your focus to energy efficiency: a more efficient winter means a reduced energy bill. So how much does heating cost if you follow our three tips to maximize your home’s energy efficiency? You may be surprised at how much you can bring your energy bill down. 1. Insulation […]

Energy is expensive. This is especially true nowadays, with fuel prices steadily rising, and as the weather temperatures become more extreme, it will be a fact everyone has to face as they set their thermostats. Even now, however, staying comfortable throughout the hottest (and coldest) days of the year doesn’t have to break the bank. You can save a great deal of money by maintaining optimal thermostat settings.While you can’t control the cost of energy, you can at least take steps to ensure you are not wasting any: wasted energy, of course, translates directly to wasted money. Here’s how you […]

Have you ever noticed that one room in your home feels cooler than the others? Or maybe you often set the thermostat to a certain temperature only to find out someone else changes it when you aren’t looking. Perhaps you and your significant other have different heating and cooling preferences and can’t seem to find common ground.If so, Entek may have a solution for you. We have many heating and cooling options to optimize your indoor comfort level. If you notice the temperature varies throughout your home, or someone in your family is always messing with the thermostat, installing a […]

Establishing a comfortable heating or cooling setting for a single-story house is relatively easy, and you don’t really think about the HVAC system in this case. However, it’s not like once you set the temperature gauge it will be the same, selected temperature throughout the house. What’s more, this is especially true when there are multiple floors. Sometimes, there are multiple thermostats in the home. Evenly heating a three-story home is a lot harder than a one-story abode. This is especially true if you’ve just moved into a new house and are unfamiliar with the thermostats at the property. There […]

If you’ve recently started using a programmable thermostat, you’re probably already seeing some of its great benefits. But we want to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Entek has helped customers heat and cool their homes more efficiently and effectively for more than seven decades. We want to do the same for you. So here are our top five tips to get the most out of your programmable thermostat. 1. Buy the Right Model Thermostat If you haven’t purchased a programmable thermostat yet, perfect. You’re already one step ahead of the game by doing your research […]

When you walk past your thermostat, you probably sometimes give it a second glance to check the temperature in your home. Thermostats are helpful in that way, as they can easily let you know just how hot or cold your home is, but that’s not all they’re capable of. Depending on the type of thermostat you own, you could be taking advantage of a variety of other settings that can increase your overall satisfaction with your HVAC unit and improve the comfort of your home. Thermostat settings such as Wi-Fi capabilities, timers, and easy-to-use programming are just a few of […]

What Is a Smart Thermostat? A smart thermostat can alter the temperature of the home remotely, with the use of a tablet, phone, or other device that is connected to the internet, such as a smart speaker. They are designed to allow you to change the temperature settings, install programs, make exceptions, and manage the settings of your home so the automation can be more energy-efficient and help save you money. What Else Can a Smart Thermostat Do? Depending on the thermostat, some specific models have built-in features such as the ability to learn your heating and cooling preferences. Ultimately, […]