Programmable
March 6, 2012
A programmable thermostat is a powerful tool to help you maximize home energy efficiency. Without one, you may be forced to run your furnace and air conditioner even when nobody is home, just to be sure your house is at a comfortable temperature when you return. Needless to say, this can lead to major energy wastage and a lot of misspent money. Whether you’ve already installed a programmable thermostat or want to take advantage of this technology’s ability to reduce […]
September 25, 2012
A programmable thermostat is a useful tool that can help you keep your energy use at a minimum by enabling you to establish when your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system turns on or off, based on the schedule of you and your loved ones. Knowing the basics of programmable thermostat settings will keep your home comfortable, help you conserve energy, and lower your utility bills. Programmable thermostats typically allow you to set multiple schedules to accommodate different times […]
June 30, 2015
Can informed use of a programmable thermostat make a difference in energy costs? Nearly 10 percent of the total energy consumption of the U.S. is controlled by cumulative settings on residential cooling and heating thermostats. However, surveys show many people aren’t reaping the 5 to 15 percent energy savings the Department of Energy says they could be, simply because they aren’t utilizing the device correctly or fully. Programming Types First, you need to determine the type of programmable thermostat you need. The […]