3 Ways Programmable Thermostats are the Best Things Since Sliced Bread

3 Ways Programmable Thermostats are the Best Things Since Sliced Bread, written by Chris Carpenter of Affordable Hearing and Air

Energy prices seem to be going through the roof. Literally. One way to keep your prices to an acceptable range is by using a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats are becoming more and more common in households across the nation. There are 3 main benefits provided by a good programmable thermostat that I think you might be interested in. If you’ve been hearing a lot about programmable thermostats but are not sure what they can do for you, take a moment to examine the primary reasons individuals and families everywhere stand to benefit from installing a programmable thermostat in their home.

1. Schedule Heating and Cooling Cycles

Programmable thermostats allow you to easily schedule when the air conditioner or heater should be activated or turned off. You can set your thermostat to turn off while you are at work and have your air conditioner up and running just before you get home. There’s no worse feeling than coming home after a long day of work to find your heater or air conditioner has been running full blast for hours on end. There’s no reason to waste money on heating or cooling an empty home, and if you take business trips or vacations on a regular basis, this is especially relevant.

You can even set your thermostat to stay inactive for weeks at a time while you enjoy a beach getaway or a ski trip. Programmable thermostats give you the control to customize heating and cooling schedules and temperatures with complete accuracy, allowing you to focus on more important things than getting up in the middle of the night to fiddle with an uncooperative thermostat.

2. Save Money on Energy Costs

Programmable thermostats can save a good chunk of money. Energy.Gov (the U.S. Department of Energy) says, “You can save as much as 10% a year on heating and cooling by simply turning your thermostat back 7°-10°F for 8 hours a day from its normal setting.”

Cooling or heating your home only when it’s necessary can dramatically lower expenditures on utility bills in the long run and will come in handy during the winter or summer months when energy costs can get a little overwhelming. Your entire ventilation system, too, will benefit from the lessened workload, potentially contributing to the lifespan of your AC components and saving you more money on would-be repairs or replacement.

Not only can a programmable thermostat save you on the electric bill, it can indirectly help save the environment. Many programmable thermostats today do not contain harmful mercury like older models, making it an attractive investment for environmentally concerned homeowners.

3. Consistent Climate Control

With the help of a programmable thermostat, your home can easily adjust to fluctuations in temperature due to weather conditions or seasonal changes. Energy.Gov says, “Programmable thermostats can store multiple daily settings (six or more temperature settings a day) that you can manually override without affecting the rest of the daily or weekly program.”

Because programmable thermostats are so effective at maintaining a comfortable environment, the lives and health of friends, family and household pets will be enriched for years to come. You can sleep sounder and wake up more refreshed every single day to a home that’s not too cold, not too warm, but finally just right.

No homeowner should miss out on the savings and comfort that a quality programmable thermostat can offer. If you’re interested in learning more about the many benefits of programmable thermostats, how they’re installed and what options are available, contact me for more information.

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