How much does it cost to install or replace a thermostat?
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$95 – $120
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$95 quoted priceMarch 2019
“I have replace my thermostat in no time. price was great and i am very satisfy with the work”.
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“Greg installed my Wifi thermostat with no issues. on time, flexible and friendly.”
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How Much Does It Cost to Install a Thermostat?
A programmable thermostat 1 gives homeowners freedom to customize heat and cooling system so you are not needlessly running the heat or air when you aren’t home or at night when you are asleep. You can set the thermostat 1 to one temperature when you are home or awake and to another if you are away from the house or in bed. The simple versatility of the thermostat 1 programming can save you around 15 percent on your home’s energy costs.
Installing a thermostat 1 costs, on average, $95 to $120 with the average homeowner spending around $187.50 on installing a programmable thermostat 1.
Type of thermostat
There are four main types of thermostats: mechanical, digital, programmable and learning. Mechanical thermostats used to be more popular, but now the rising trend is “smart” learning thermostats that learn your energy usage patterns and self-program based on your needs. Most learning thermostats can also connect to your mobile devices. Programmable thermostats of any kind offer money savings. Energy.gov reports that using a programmable thermostat can save you up to 10 percent on your heating and cooling costs.
If you’re purchasing retail, nonprogrammable digital thermostats range from $20-$40. Programmable digital thermostats that don’t offer remote Wi-Fi access can range from $20 on the low end up to $120 or more. Wi-Fi-enabled programmable thermostats cost $100-$250.
Hourly rate
Once you have purchased a thermostat, you can call a handyman, HVAC pro or electrician for help safely wiring in your new device. Cost to install a thermostat varies greatly by region, as areas with a higher cost of living will typically have higher labor rates. Here are some examples of hourly rates:
- $40: Per hour for handyman services in Attleboro MA,
- $70: Per hour in Boston MA price also depend on complexity or distance of the job
- $75: Per hour for HVAC services from NY Brooklyn.
- $50-$80: Per hour for handyman services in Houston, Texas. Price could vary depend on complexity, location and distance same for San Antonio Texas.
- $75: Per hour for electrician services in Los Angeles California.
Learning thermostats
With Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats, you can control your temperature remotely — turning the heat on as you drive home from vacation, or turning the power off if you’ll be out for the night. Learning thermostats help homes use less energy, reducing your utility bill and having a positive impact on the environment. Purchasing your Wi-Fi learning thermostat from a retail store can range from $100-$250, while the cost for an HVAC pro to install one will vary, depending on the model of the thermostat you select and the labor rates for the pro.may cost you around $375 with installation included.
