Thermostats & Controls
Smart thermostats, zoning, and controls — set up correctly so they actually save energy instead of fighting your system.
Why it matters
- Correct configuration for your specific equipment
- Zoning options for multi-level homes
- Remote control and scheduling
What to consider
- Compatibility with your system type
- Simple vs. feature-heavy interfaces
- Who in the house actually uses it
Are smart thermostats worth it?
Only when they're compatible with your equipment, configured correctly, and actually used. A smart thermostat set up wrong can fight a two-stage or variable-speed system instead of helping it. Set up right, scheduling and remote control make it easy to stop conditioning an empty house — the most common comfort-cost habit we see.
What is zoning?
Zoning splits one system's airflow into separately controlled areas — upstairs and downstairs on their own thermostats, for example. For multi-level homes where one floor always runs hot or cold, it addresses the cause instead of nudging one thermostat back and forth.
How should you pick one?
Start with compatibility with your specific system, then be honest about who will use it: some households want every feature, others want two buttons that always do the same thing. The best thermostat is the one your family actually operates comfortably.
What's the next step?
Try thermostats hands-on at the Design Center and pick the one you'll enjoy using — or ask about controls with your next tune-up.
Try thermostats hands-on at the Design Center and pick the one you'll actually enjoy using.