If you purchased and installed your Ecobee thermostat through JC Hamm & Sons, you’ve already made a smart investment in your home’s comfort and efficiency.

Now let’s make sure you’re getting the most out of it.

A properly scheduled Ecobee thermostat can lower energy bills, reduce strain on your HVAC system and keep your home comfortable automatically. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to setting it up.

How Ecobee Scheduling Works

Ecobee uses Custom Comfort Settings instead of basic time blocks. These settings allow you to assign specific temperatures based on your daily routine.

Most homeowners use four common settings:

• Home – When you’re awake and active
• Away – When no one is home
• Sleep – Overnight hours
• Custom – Any additional setting you create

Each Comfort Setting lets you choose a heating temperature and a cooling temperature.

How to Schedule Your Ecobee on the Thermostat

Step 1: Tap the Menu icon (three lines on the screen).

Step 2: Select “Schedule.”

Step 3: Choose the day you want to edit.

Step 4: Tap the time you want to adjust and assign a Comfort Setting (Home, Away, Sleep, or Custom).

Step 5: Save your changes.

• Example weekday schedule:
  • 6:00 AM – Home
  • 8:00 AM – Away
  • 5:00 PM – Home
  • 10:30 PM – Sleep

If your weekdays follow a similar routine, you can copy that schedule to the rest of the week.

How to Schedule Using the Ecobee App

Step 1: Open the Ecobee app.

Step 2: Tap “Schedule.”

Step 3: Assign Comfort Settings into your preferred time slots.

Step 4: Save your changes.

The app makes it easy to adjust your schedule if your plans change or you’re heading home earlier than expected.

Pro Tips for Better Efficiency

• Set your “Away” temperature 7–10 degrees higher in summer and lower in winter.
• Use “Sleep” mode to reduce runtime overnight.
• Avoid constantly overriding the schedule. Consistency saves energy.
• If you have Smart Sensors, use them to prioritize occupied rooms.

A properly scheduled thermostat can lower heating and cooling costs by up to 10% per year!

When to Call the Comfort Professionals at JC Hamm & Sons

If your HVAC system:

• Runs constantly
• Struggles to hit the set temperature
• Short cycles
• Ignores your schedule changes

The issue may not be the thermostat. It could be airflow problems, refrigerant issues, or equipment sizing.

If you’re unsure, a JC Hamm & Sons technician can make sure your thermostat and system are working together properly.

Comfort should be automatic.

Once your Ecobee schedule matches your lifestyle, your home stays comfortable without constant adjustments and your energy bills stay under control.

Need help installing or programming your thermostat? The Comfort Professionals. Contact JC Hamm & Sons today to schedule service.