It is mainly impossible to get the right comfort level of indoor air without using one or two devices. While there have been many methods of air conditioning over the years, a heat pump is currently the popular choice in most environments. This is a mechanical compression system which can be used to cool or heat your property. It comprises an indoor and outdoor unit through which a refrigerant circulates and absorbs the heat in your interiors or releases heat into the interior.

Using a heat pump as your home ventilation solution in New Zealand offers you a cheaper and safer solution compared to gas and oil boilers. Moreover, a heat pump requires less maintenance compared to combustion heating systems and is more durable than other alternatives. One of the critical control elements of your heat pump is the thermostat. A few people assume that any thermostat will suffice for a heat pump. Unlike other devices, however, a heat pump handles both cooling and heating, and it is essential for the thermostat to accommodate these operations. The following are the types of thermostats which you can use on your heat pump.

Smart Thermostats

These come with a range of smart features, including geo-fencing, auto scheduling, self-learning, and energy saving. Though initially costly, the features of a smart thermostat will allow you to considerably save money in energy expenses and make it an economical choice in the long run. Smart thermostats will support two heating and cooling stages, and as such, your heat pump need not run on full cooling or heating throughout.

Digital Thermostats

There are programmable and non-programmable digital thermostats. Non-programmable thermostats use solid-state sensing devices called thermistors to get the current temperatures and energize your heat pump. Programmable ones, on the other hand, offer a range of settings for your heat pump. Some will, for example, allow you to set different temperatures for various days of the week.

Mechanical Thermostats

These are the oldest thermostat option, and there are a few ones still available. Mechanical thermostats have timers and switches which require the manual setting of your heat pump’s reading. Mechanical thermostats have a mercury switch which completes their circuit and might thus be banned in a few states which do not allow mercury products. Though these thermostats have a slow response time to temperature fluctuations, they are simple to use and install.

Electronic Thermostats

These use electronic gadgets for temperature detection before initiating a heating or cooling action. Simple electronic thermostats have no programming capabilities while programmable ones will allow the efficient control of your heat pump’s operation. A simple electronic thermostat works much like the mechanical thermostat but contains a tiny microprocessor in place of the mercury. It is inexpensive and straightforward to install and use.

Your choice from these thermostats depends on its compatibility with your heat pump and the wiring. You should check the specifications of your heat pump’s manufacture on the type of wiring which suffices for the heat pump before picking one. Ensure the thermostat is professionally installed to guarantee its optimal operation. Overlooking this will only result in erratic readings and wasted energy.