Boston Standard Plumbing Certified Nest Installer
January 12th, 2012 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the Nest Thermostat, a new programmable thermostat that “learns” about your heating and cooling needs as you use it. Our good news is that Boston Standard Plumbing & Heating is now a certified Nest installer. That’s good news for us, but it’s also good news for Boston homeowners [...]
New Thermostat Learns Your Heating and Cooling Preferences
December 16th, 2011 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · Tips and Tricks
Who knew that you could use “sexy” and “thermostat” in the same sentence? The makers of the new Nest thermostat have done just that and by all accounts, they’ve hit a home run. If you’re into technology, the Nest may make a great addition to your Boston home heating and cooling plan. This “learning” thermostat [...]
Setback Thermostats: Are They Worth It?
November 14th, 2009 · DIY Air Conditioning · DIY Blog · DIY Heating · DIY Plumbing · Tips and Tricks · Uncategorized
Setback thermostats, also known as programmable thermostats, are worth their weight in gold. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners spend an average of $2,200 annually on energy bills, including heating and cooling. Aside from the mortgage and taxes, heating and cooling costs are likely to be the largest expenses associated with the home. Homeowners [...]