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I rather like my 20 year old super basic thermostat. It works. It doesn't require wifi. It doesn't consume any power whatsoever. It's never been bothered by bug
by Tharkun 10y ago
I rather like my 20 year old super basic thermostat. It works. It doesn't require wifi. It doesn't consume any power whatsoever. It's never been bothered by bugs that magically turn my house into a sauna or a freezer. It was dirty cheap. It'll last forever.
- lucasmullens 10y agoCouldn't a smart thermostat end up being cheaper than dirt cheap if it saves you money in the long run?
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- r00fus 10y agoIf you're thinking of saving money, investing in insulation (ie, getting to R38+ in your attic, exterior walls, and also insualting under subflooring) would be a better win. We're heavily insulated and don't even run the AC on 100 degree days. I'd be far more interested in automating the combination of our whole-house-fan + windows/shades.
- Spooky23 10y agoUnlikely. When you're buying a wifi-dependent, $300/unit thermostat, you're basically buying a device with a 5-6 year life. So you need to save $50/year to break even. Meanwhile, an un-smart thermostat with a timer can be had at Home Depot for $25, and will achieve 80-90% of the savings assuming you have a typical schedule.