When homeowners talk about making their home more energy efficient, they generally only talk about big purchases. Things like heat pumps and solar water heaters often get a lot of interest in these conversations. However, it's important to note that some of the most important components of an energy-efficient home can be the smallest things. Thermostats are extremely important since they provide your HVAC system with an accurate reading of the ambient temperature in your home. Simply having the correct temperature can have a cascading impact on how your HVAC system operates. In turn, this helps your system to run more smoothly and cost less money. Having a thermostat installed by a qualified contractor is very important. These small projects sometimes feel like "DIY" home projects for consumers, but the truth is that this is not something that an untrained installer should take on. If a thermostat is installed even partially wrong it can give incorrect readings. Also, some newer thermostats can be difficult to work with right away due to the slightly complicated operating systems they can use. Using an installer helps navigate you through that.