How to get a free smart thermostat
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

How to get a free smart thermostat

B1IntermediateOctober 2, 20268 min
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Your power company might upgrade your thermostat for free, or pay you to enroll. There’s a two minute search to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Some also add credits to your bill just for signing up.

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Your power company might hand you a smart thermostat for free. Not a coupon, free. And most people never ask. Let's change that now. I'm Kim K

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utilities pay a fortune when everyone cranks the heat or the AC at the same time. So many of them give away smart thermostats or knock the price way down if you join a program that nudges your temperature a degree or two on the busiest days. You can override it any time.

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Some also add credits to your bill just for signing up. Now, if you already own a Nestor and Eco-B, your utility may pay you to enroll the one on your wall. your power company's name plus the words Smart Thermostat using your favorite chatbot.

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