Stop Thermostat Battles Before They Drain Your Facility Budget
If you manage a commercial facility, this scenario probably feels familiar.
You’re walking past the break room on a hot Tuesday afternoon when you notice someone has cranked the thermostat down to 65°F. No approval. No discussion. Just a quiet change that’s about to show up on your energy bill.
It’s frustrating—and expensive.
Thermostat battles are one of the most overlooked drivers of wasted energy in commercial buildings. And the worst part? Most facility managers don’t even realize how much those “small adjustments” are really costing them.
Why “Just One Degree” Actually Matters
Every degree change on a thermostat has a direct impact on your energy usage.
Individually, it may not seem like much. But when you factor in:
Multiple departments
Dozens of thermostats
Daily back-and-forth adjustments
Those small temperature shifts compound quickly. Over the course of a year, they can add up to thousands of dollars in unnecessary energy costs.
When Office Politics Get Expensive
We recently spoke with a property manager in Atlanta who shared a familiar story.
Three departments.
One thermostat.
Constant conflict.
Accounting wanted the temperature set at 72°F, while the warehouse team preferred 68°F. The thermostat was adjusted multiple times a day—sometimes within the same hour.
The result?
Constant HVAC cycling, inefficiency, and a noticeably higher monthly utility bill driven purely by thermostat disputes.
Where the Real Cost Is Hiding
Nearly half of a commercial building’s annual energy costs go toward heating and cooling. For the average facility, that’s $900 or more per year tied directly to HVAC use.
When unauthorized individuals can freely adjust thermostats, energy efficiency goes out the window. At that point, you’re not managing energy—you’re reacting to it.
How to Stop Thermostat Battles for Good
Facility managers often ask, “How do I stop this without becoming the thermostat police?”
The answer is simple: control access, not comfort.
That’s exactly why StatGuardPlus was created.
StatGuardPlus prevents unauthorized thermostat changes before they happen:
No surprise energy spikes
No daily temperature arguments
No guessing who touched the thermostat
Your temperature settings stay exactly where you set them—and your energy costs stay aligned with your budget.
Take Control of Your Energy Spend
If you’re serious about reducing HVAC waste and eliminating thermostat battles, now is the time to act.
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An Inspiring Thought to Leave You With
“The greatest good you can do for another is not to share with him your riches, but to reveal to him his own.”
— Benjamin Disraeli
Helping your facility operate smarter doesn’t just save money—it empowers your team with clarity, structure, and consistency.
David Ask
Owner, StatGuardPlus
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