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January 30th, 2026 
If your new year’s resolution was to conserve energy in your home, have we got a tip for you!
Start by installing a smart thermostat! You’ll adjust your home’s temperature according to your schedule and reduce energy bills by approximately 8%, or $50 per year, according to ENERGY STAR®.
What’s a smart thermostat?
This ingenious device connects to Wi-Fi for remote control and uses features like geofencing and sensors to automatically adjust for maximum comfort and savings. A smart thermostat will help you save energy and money by:
- Learning your habits
- Adjusting temperatures automatically
- Offering remote control via apps
- Integrating with smart homes (voice control)
- Providing energy reports
- Boosting comfort with consistent, optimized heating (and cooling during the summer)
What’s a programmable thermostat and how does it differ from a smart thermostat?
A programmable thermostat is another thermostat option to automate your energy savings. When your programmable thermostat is properly set up for the heating season, your heating system goes into programmable mode when the house is empty. The programmable thermostat then switches into full comfort mode right on schedule so your home is fully heated when you return.
The basic difference between a smart thermostat and a programmable thermostat is that a smart thermostat is more intuitive and “learns” your habits while a programmable thermostat is a “set it and forget it” device that follows a fixed schedule you manually create.
How do I find the right thermostat for me?
SOC Energy/Service Oil Co. can install the thermostat of your choice in your home. In addition to thermostats, we also offer a variety of heating services to lower your energy bills this heating season and for many more to come.
Want to learn more about thermostats and energy conservation? Contact us now!
