Smart Thermostat
A connected thermostat that learns schedules, senses occupancy, and optimizes run times — trimming energy use without comfort loss. Correct configuration matters most with heat pumps, where a wrong setting can force expensive supplemental heat.
The longer answer
Heat pump thermostats need heat-pump-specific settings: aggressive setbacks that work fine on gas furnaces can trigger expensive auxiliary heat on every recovery. The 'aux heat lockout' and 'compressor lockout' temperatures must be set to match your equipment's balance point — a config detail that separates a good install from a bill surprise.
For dual-fuel systems, the thermostat also controls the switchover between heat pump and furnace. Smart thermostats with dual-fuel algorithms minimize unnecessary furnace run time. Generic thermostats without multi-stage and dual-fuel support leave money on the table.
The Seattle angle
PSE offers a $75 rebate ($175 income-qualified) on ENERGY STAR smart thermostats with occupancy sensing.
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