I've noticed the same thing—window upgrades seem more about comfort and energy savings than appraisal bumps. But speaking of smart thermostats, has anyone tracked their actual monthly savings after installing one? Curious if the real-world numbers match the hype...
"But speaking of smart thermostats, has anyone tracked their actual monthly savings after installing one? Curious if the real-world numbers match the hype..."
I've wondered about this too. Installed a Nest thermostat about a year ago, and honestly, the savings have been noticeable but not exactly mind-blowing. My monthly electric bill dropped maybe 10-15%, which is decent but nowhere near some of those big claims I've seen advertised. That said, I do appreciate the convenience factor—the ability to adjust temps remotely and the thermostat learning my schedule definitely makes life easier.
Has anyone else found that the savings depend heavily on your habits beforehand? Like, if you're already pretty disciplined about adjusting your thermostat manually, maybe the smart thermostat doesn't add as much value? Or could it be more impactful for people who tend to forget or leave their HVAC running unnecessarily...? Curious what others have experienced.
Like, if you're already pretty disciplined about adjusting your thermostat manually, maybe the smart thermostat doesn't add as much value? Or could it be more impactful for people who tend to forge...
I've seen similar results with clients—those who were already diligent about thermostat use didn't see huge savings. Makes me wonder, would upgrading insulation or windows have a bigger impact overall compared to smart thermostats...? Curious if anyone's compared these directly.
I've wondered about this too. I mean, smart thermostats are cool gadgets and all, but if someone's already pretty disciplined, how much extra can they really squeeze out? On the other hand, windows and insulation seem to tackle the core issue—keeping heat or cold from escaping in the first place. Has anyone here actually crunched numbers comparing window upgrades versus just thermostat tweaks? I'd be curious about real-world experiences rather than just marketing claims...
I've seen this come up a lot with clients, and honestly, windows usually win out in the long run. Smart thermostats are great for convenience and fine-tuning, but if your windows are drafty or poorly insulated, you're basically throwing money out the window—literally. Had a client recently who upgraded to energy-efficient windows, and their heating bills dropped noticeably within a couple months. Thermostat tweaks help, sure, but they're more like icing on the cake once you've tackled the bigger insulation issues.
