At Clayton, we’re always looking for new ways to make our homeowners’ lives easier, while also helping save them money. It’s also a way to help increase a home’s energy efficiency and reduce emissions. That’s why Clayton partners with ecobee® to provide smart thermostat technology in every new Clayton home, and it’s also an important feature in all of our new eBuilt® manufactured homes.

"What we are doing by working with ecobee is streamlining our homeowners' abilities to reduce energy consumption while managing the comfort of their homes," said William Jenkins, Clayton’s director of Environment and Sustainability.

Clayton partners with trusted brands people know and love when it comes to the energy-efficient features in our homes, and that includes ecobee. Now let’s take a look at how an ecobee can benefit you and your home.

How an ecobee Smart Thermostat® Helps Reduce Energy Use

A big percentage of greenhouse emissions across the U.S. comes from heating, cooling and powering buildings, mainly homes. Since 2007, ecobee has helped homeowners save 31.3 terawatt hours of electricity, which is the energy equivalent of talking all homes in Los Angeles and Chicago off the electric grid for the entire year. ecobee has also kept 6.2 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent out of the atmosphere, which is like removing 1.3 million cars from the road for a year.

ecobee’s automation can also take into account several factors, like when your rates for electricity use are less expensive, humidity levels, weather conditions and your routine. It can then adjust the temperature and dehumidifier throughout the day as needed based on those factors.

How ecobee’s Features Can Help You Save Money

Ecobee smart thermostats® are ENERGY STAR® certified and can help lower your energy costs by up to 26%. And ecobee thermostats are easy to set up and use, with a clean and modern look that will fit seamlessly into your Clayton home.

Smartphone Control

These days, many things can be controlled with your smartphone, and your home’s thermostat is no exception. Controlling your thermostat with your phone, whether you’re home or not, is just one of the perks with ecobee. Unlike a traditional thermostat that stays at the temperature you set it to, a programmable thermostat allows you to set the temperature based on your schedule and routine. For example, if you’re away from home, you can set your ecobee to an energy saving mode.

You can also have it send you alerts, like for a sudden temperature drop that could result in frozen pipes, reminders for HVAC maintenance, and reports about your energy savings and costs.

Wi-Fi Enabled

Another big difference between a smart thermostat and a traditional one is its ability to adjust to outdoor temperatures using Wi-Fi. This can help you save money, especially in climates that often have significant weather changes throughout the day. A smart thermostat can also act as a dehumidifier, as higher or lower humidity can affect how the temperature feels to you. Not to mention, ecobee smart thermostats® work seamlessly with leading smart home ecosystems, including Apple® HomeKit®, Amazon Alexa™ and Google Assistant™.

Smart Sensor Detection

ecobee also offers smart sensor options to adjust the temperature of your home for optimized comfort and efficiency. The sensors detect if anyone is home or not and will adapt to help you save energy while you are out. Plus, your smart thermostat can use the “Follow Me” setting to detect what rooms are occupied and make sure the temperature in those specific spaces is adjusted for your comfort. You can even add the sensors to entryways, so if a door is left open for too long, your HVAC will shut off and send you a notification.

A Clayton home is a home that’s built for you, with your needs and life in mind. That’s why our team of experts is always innovating and partnering with brands like ecobee that make homes better for people and the planet. Are you interested in other ways we’re building more efficient homes? Discover more in our Studio blog’s Home Building category, including information about eBuilt® homes and the standards we are using to improve your homeowning experience.

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