Trendy energy saving device
The Nest Learning Thermostat has been around for several years, invented by ex-Apple designer Tony Fadell. While at Apple Fadell design the iPod and ran the iPod and iPad divisions while at the company.
So it’s not much of a surprise that a ground breaking home energy saving device like the “Nest” thermostat is being heralded as the iPod of thermostats.
Its round shape displays a red leaf when the heat is on and a blue leaf when the AC is on and a green leaf when you’re being energy efficient. Over a week’s period of adjusting your thermostat up or down the Nest learns your tendencies and uses this to help cut energy cost.
The nest has a built in WiFi connection that allows you to check your energy usage online and to control home temperatures when away. Priced at $249 it typically has a two year pay-back period of course this can fluctuate depending on fuel cost and ones heating and cooling behaviors.
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