How Home Automation Can Help You Save Energy During Winter

With heating requirements on the rise during winter, it’s not unusual for homeowners to see a spike in their utility bills. There’s nothing you can do about the increased heating demand, but there is something you can do about your energy bill: take advantage of custom home automation.

Doesn’t That Require Installing Devices That Also Use Energy?

Yes, but it can help you be wiser about how you use energy, resulting in energy savings down the line. It’s essentially about getting better at controlling how your home functions so it doesn’t just address your needs, but also doesn’t needlessly use energy.

Smart Technology at Work

One of the best examples of what a smart home installation company can do for you is to provide you with a programmable thermostat. This will allow you to set temperatures this winter so you can enjoy better comfort and energy efficiency at home. After all, improving climate control in your home can help you easily adjust temperatures depending on your requirements. 

If you’ll be gone for the day, for instance, you can turn off the heat when you leave and set it to turn back on before you get back. The result? You’ll come home to a toasty haven without wasting energy because you are only using heat when needed. And, no energy wasted means energy savings.

As a full-service audio/video, smart home theater installation and interactive security company, WiHome Integration has been in business for more than 14 years now. We are proud to be Virginia’s first Control4® Platinum dealer and have maintained that status for over eight years. To learn more about what we can do for you, simply give us a call at (703) 214-2866, or fill out our contact form. Talk to us today! We serve Fairfax Station, Arlington County, Leesburg and the surrounding communities.