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Lizzie Wilmot

5 reasons why smart thermostats are the key to saving on winter heating costs

Smart thermostat.

At the end of the day, smart thermostats do what any thermostat does: control the temperature. What sets smart thermostats apart is their ability to learn from your habits and preferences, automatically modify the temperature according to your set routines, and be controlled remotely from your smartphone or computer. The list could go on, but that's the crux of it. 

According to Phillip Pratt, a Geonode technology expert, a significant portion of a homeowner's utility bill goes towards heating and cooling. The best smart thermostats, through the use of powerful algorithms and sensors, optimise your energy usage, ensuring you only heat your home when it's occupied or to maintain your chosen comfortable temperature. They're here to help really, whether it's taking over and controlling things for you or saving you money. However, make sure you're not making this smart thermostat mistake - it could be costing you more!

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