Thermostats can save money and energy
Programmable thermostats are key to saving energy and money.
For every degree you adjust your thermostat, you save between one and three per cent on heating and cooling bills. Setting the thermostat slightly warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter can save a considerable amount of energy.
Homeowners who make slight seasonal adjustments to their thermostats can save as much as 10% a year on costs.
A programmable thermostat allows homeowners to predetermine when heat or air conditioning will turn on and off. Many can store multiple settings, allowing further customization of heating and cooling schedules.
The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss in cold weather, and a higher interior temperature will slow the flow of heat into your house in hot weather.
Certain thermostats can be linked to a home’s wireless system so that adjustments to the thermostat can even be made outside the home.
Some homes may benefit from a dual- or multi-zoned system, which allows homeowners to adjust the temperature independently between floors.
The thermostat should be placed on an interior wall away from direct sunlight, doorways, drafts, and windows and away from air vents.
If you feel like your system is cycling on and off after programming, call a technician to determine if there are any obstructions or if the unit is the appropriate size for your home.
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