Install a programmable thermostat - It pays for itself ~ Your Green Life

Friday, January 11, 2008

Install a programmable thermostat - It pays for itself

This one is simple, not only will you get more accurate digital readings of the temperature in your home, but a programmable thermostat will allow you to turn off (or limit) your heat or air conditioning systems when you are out of the house. There is little reason to cool a home when you are at work all day so simply program your thermostat to go off in the morning when you leave. You can then schedule it to turn back on a half hour before you usually get home from work so that your home will be a comfortable temperature when you arrive. This will help you save energy and lower your heating and cooling bill. It's easy to do as most programmable thermostats come with pre-set programs that will probably match your work/home life schedule.

Installing a programmable thermostat can save an estimate $150 per year on your energy bill, more than paying for the cost of the device AND they are easy to install.

Why haven't you bought one yet?

1 comments:

Forum said...

thanks fot the great post!, btw i have a question about Programmable Thermostat.

can we turn it on all night?