Honeywell's Lyric: New Smart Thermostat goes beyond efficient mobile comfort control and energy management


Both the new Lyric from Honeywell and Nest, now owned by Google, are quality devices. But we've put both to the test and if you're looking to control your home's heating and cooling from a smartphone (or tablet), we prefer Honeywell's Lyric and here's why:

• Nest can do the job if you have a predictable lifestyle. As one Nest user says, "I find myself arguing with it more than I think I should. The scheduling thing is great for people who have totally regular schedules - if they exist." Lyric, on the other hand, overcomes the 'scheduling' problem with geofencing, a comfort and energy conservation tool. It senses when a member of the household is seven miles away for suburbanites or 500 feet for those living in an urban setting
• Lyric has a built in Wi-Fi-based feature that takes into account both internal and external settings based on outside conditions. The newer Nests are now able to take humidity into account, but that's it. Both send a helpful monthly energy use report
• Lyric's On/Auto/Circulate fan settings can keep air moving throughout your home, while the Nest doesn't

Love your iphone? It's worth noting that Honeywell is also partnering with Apple with a goal of making its iOS the hub for all connected devices with its HomeKit working with locks, lights, door and thermostats, and undoubtedly a lot more.


To learn more about Lyric, please contact a Comfort Specialist at Gault Energy. We'll answer your questions and provide you with the information you need. Smart technology for today's needs.

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AC Efficiency - SEER Ratings Do Matter!

As you probably know, central air conditioners are rated according their Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, also referred to as a SEER rating. This rating represents the relative amount of energy needed to provide a specific cooling output. While many older systems have SEER ratings of 6 or less, the minimum SEER rating allowed today is 13, with the highest efficiency systems ranging somewhere around 18 or 20!

As a general rule, the higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the AC system will be. It’s important to look for the ENERGY STAR label for central air conditioners with SEER ratings of 13 or greater, but we encourage you to consider using air conditioning equipment with even higher SEER ratings for greater savings, and more environmentally responsible operation.

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Tankless Hot Water Heaters - Hot Water on Demand Whenever You Need It!

Tankless water heaters, also known as on-demand water heaters, deliver a constant supply of hot water, meaning you don’t have to wait for a storage tank to fill up with hot water before jumping in the shower. They also provide hot water only as it is needed, so there are none of the standby energy losses associated with common hot water heater storage tanks.

As their name implies, tankless water heaters heat water directly without the use of a storage tank. When a hot water tap is turned on, cold water travels through a pipe into the unit where it is heated by a gas burner or an electric element. Typically, tankless water heaters provide hot water at a rate of 2-5 gallons per minute.

Hot water on-demand AND reduced energy costs? Now that’s getting good bang for your buck!

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