I saw a commercial for one of those costly Wi-Fi programmable thermostats, as well as the commercial made claims that the thermostats could save the homeowner around 10% on their energy bills. Also, the ad said that aged thermostats could be costing the homeowner more cash each year. That took me by shock because I have a respected digital thermostat as well as I had never heard any mention of it possibly costing more cash… So, of course, I made the choice to Google this claim because I wanted to find out for myself. And sure enough, several of the Heating, Ventilation & A/C appliance providers suggest upgrading to a newer thermostat especially if it is a manual or battery-operated appliance. And if the thermostat is over 10 years old, it is proposed that you invest in something modern! My thermostat is over 10 years old, in fact, it is closer to 15 years old, which is the same for my Heating, Ventilation & A/C appliance. I suppose that I will need to upgrade the Heating, Ventilation & A/C appliance soon, as well as at that time, I planned on investing in a new thermostat. However, now that I suppose that my older thermostat could be costing me more on my utility bill, I might invest in something modern. The Wi-Fi capable thermostat would supply me improved control of my Heating, Ventilation & A/C appliance which will then create more comfort inside my dwelling. I am not the one to purchase the next best gadget that is being offered, but when I see value in the product, I certainly don’t mind making the investment. And if it will save the 10% as featured, then in no time, the thermostat will completely pay for itself. I can’t ask for too much more than that.