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A programmable thermostat can make your HVAC system more efficient by effortlessly adjusting the temperature (even just a few degrees) to conform to your lifestyle — so that your system isn’t running when you’re not at home. Greater efficiency means greater savings for you.
According to Energy Star, you’ll save one percent on your utility bill for every one degree you lower the temperature for eight hours when heating your house. You’ll realize even more savings — about 3 percent for every degree you set the thermostat above 75 degrees Fahrenheit — when cooling your home.
A programmable thermostat makes managing temperature adjustments easy, with pre-programmed setting options for waking, daytime while you’re away, evening, and night/sleep. Some even have settings that adjust for weekends, when you are home more during the day. Keep in mind, however, that energy savings are based on lower temperatures (higher in summer) throughout the day. For example, if you lower the temperature while you are at work, but then raise it significantly when you come home (above the recommended 68°F) you could end up spending more on energy costs.
The bottom line is common sense: Whether you use a programmable thermostat or not, if you turn down the heat (or turn off the air conditioning) when you don’t need it, and don’t turn it above or below the recommended temperature settings when you do need it, you’ll save money.
Once you’ve programmed your thermostat, try these other tips to save even more:
Indoor Air Quality helps homeowners in Highlands Ranch and the Denver Metro Area save money on energy costs. Call us today to learn more.