Scaran Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Thermostats’

What Makes a Smart Thermostat “Smart”?

Monday, August 28th, 2023

Maybe you’ve heard of smart thermostats, but you don’t really know what they are. How different is a smart thermostat from a standard thermostat anyway? While standard and smart thermostats perform the same basic functions, a smart thermostat offers you many more capabilities, along with greater precision in selecting a temperature for your home.

If you are interested in smart thermostat installation in Staten Island, NY, our team would love to help. We can talk to you about your expectations and help you choose a smart thermostat that fits your needs. You can keep reading to learn more about the various functions of a smart thermostat and how it sets itself apart from a standard thermostat.

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Is Your Home Still Too Cold? Here Are 4 Possible Reasons

Monday, March 19th, 2018

man-keping-warmWe may be in for a wet and cold stretch here at the beginning of spring—although that’s not much of a surprise in Staten Island. Even though this is the time of year when we recommend customers arrange for a professional inspection and tune-up for their air conditioning system (prep early, you never know what’s around the corner), staying warm is still going to be the first priority for the next few weeks.

But has staying warm in your home been difficult this year? If you’re experiencing cold spots in your house and find more often the family congregating in only certain areas because of the poor heating, there are things you can do about it. But first, let’s find out why it’s happening.

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How a Malfunctioning Thermostat Affects Your Heating

Monday, March 5th, 2018

setting-thermostatThe thermostat appears to be a simple device. You adjust it and program it so you have the indoor climate you want, and probably don’t give much more thought to it than that. (Unless, of course, you’ve got family members arguing over what temperature to set it!)

But many common problems homeowners encounter with their heating systems can be traced to thermostat malfunctions. These problems can be mistaken for issues in the heater itself, and this is one of the reasons you always want to call on professionals for any service for your heating in Staten Island, NY that you might need. The experts can detect if the trouble is in the heater or if the thermostat is at fault.

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