Saint Paul, MN -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/16/2019 -- As Minnesota's winter months drive heating costs through the roof, even technophobes appreciate the proven perks of cutting-edge "smart" thermostats. Smart devices are Wi-Fi-enabled, allowing precise temperature control and remote access from anywhere in the world. Best of all, Wi-Fi thermostats are one of the most cost-effective ways to update home climate systems while reducing a home's carbon footprint.

Top Five Smart Thermostat Benefits

Proven energy savings. Since HVAC use accounts for around 50 percent of a typical home's energy budget, it's no wonder Minnesota residents are always on the lookout for ways to lower heating bills. Wi-Fi devices like the Nest Learning Thermostat learn a home's heat-usage patterns, take the weather into account, then program themselves to save energy, 24/7. Homeowners can start saving immediately when heating or plumbing contractors in Minneapolis integrate their existing HVAC systems with new smart thermostats.

Smart control, home or away. McQuillan Bros' customers rave about how simple it is to control their smart thermostats from apps installed on a computer desktop or mobile device. Designed with Wi-Fi sensors that work in conjunction with boilers or furnace systems, next-generation devices like Nest Learning Thermostats allow users to change thermostat settings while sitting at work, running errands or enjoying a family vacation.

Reporting features. In addition to delivering monthly energy savings, Nest and other smart thermostats help households monitor and lower long-term energy use. Personalized reporting features help residents green their homes while making wise future decisions about temperature preferences and family heating schedules.

Handy, customized reminders. A professionally installed smart thermostat makes life easier and safer by providing dirty filter reminders, HVAC error messages and emergency equipment notifications. Using companion apps that interface with smart devices, residents can select which thermostat notifications are important to them and which they'd like to disable.

User-friendly interface. While conventional programmable thermostats are complicated to program and often go unused, smart thermostats can be programmed with ease. Nest, Honeywell and other top-rated Wi-Fi models have bright, modern screen designs, intuitive companion apps and "teachable" interfaces.

Today's Wi-Fi thermostats are seamlessly integrated with home and business HVAC and indoor air quality systems, including heat pumps, boilers, furnaces, central air conditioners and humidifiers. To request smart thermostat installation or speak with a McQuillan Bros technician about thermostat repair or replacement, homeowners and property managers should call 651.237.5097 or connect online.

About McQuillan Bros Plumbing, Heating & AC
With more than 130 years' experience serving Twin City homeowners, McQuillan Bros provides reliable HVAC and plumbing service with a family-owned touch. From smart thermostat installation to emergency boiler and furnace repair, our heating and plumbing contractors in Minneapolis keep MN homes warm and safe during the worst of winter. Call 651.237.5097 for around-the-clock emergency heating service, economical maintenance plans and best-in-class boiler replacement in Minneapolis.