What are some types of Thermostats?
Common thermostat types include manual, programmable, and smart (Wi-Fi-connected) thermostats. Smart thermostats offer the most control, learning your schedule and allowing remote adjustments from a phone app.
Written by Paul Coen, Owner
What are some types of thermostats?
The three most common thermostat types are manual, programmable, and smart (Wi-Fi-connected) thermostats. Each offers a different level of control, from simple manual dial adjustments to smart models that learn your schedule and let you adjust the temperature remotely from a phone app.
Manual thermostats
A manual thermostat requires you to physically adjust the temperature setting whenever you want a change. They're simple and reliable, but they offer no automation — the temperature stays wherever it's set until someone changes it.
Programmable and smart thermostats
Programmable thermostats let you set different temperatures for different times of day, so your system can automatically ease off when you're away or asleep. Smart thermostats take this further, connecting to Wi-Fi so you can adjust settings from a phone app, and many learn your habits over time to automatically build a schedule around them.
- Manual: basic, no scheduling
- Programmable: set-it-and-forget-it daily/weekly schedules
- Smart: remote app control, often with learning features
If you're considering an upgrade, our technicians can help you choose and install a thermostat that fits your system — call LJ Refrigeration Co. at (480) 948-5004.