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Replace your Outdated Thermostat with a Programmable One and Save

Written by Posted On Saturday, 29 June 2019 23:55

There are many expenses associated with the purchase and running of a home. Some of them such as the mortgage, homeowners insurance and general upkeep of the property are expenses that are out of the homeowner's ability to control. Their utility bills, on the other hand, can often be reduced by making simple changes that garner big results over time.

Wasted Energy in the Home

Energy Star noted that about 45 percent of a home's energy is devoted to keeping it at the ideal temperature. Many homeowners might be surprised to learn that much of this cost goes toward heating and cooling spaces that are not occupied by any people or animals. Another time when energy is wasted when you are sleeping.

Replace Your Thermostat

While you might be tempted to constantly adjust the thermostat to accommodate these various times of excess energy usage, that can be inconvenient at best and inaccurate at worst. Fortunately, the simple act of updating your current thermostat can make it both easier to control the temperature inside your home and save you money in the process.

Chose a Programmable Thermostat

One reason why some homeowners balk at replacing their current thermostat with one that is programmable is the additional cost involved. While programmable thermostats do tend to cost more money initially than their counterparts that are not programmable, the cost savings realized over time can negate that increase. In addition, you can search for high performance HVAC heating and cooling reviews to help you narrow down your search.

Using a Programmable Thermostat Wisely

One of the most wasteful things a homeowner does is simply set their thermostat to one temperature and then leave it there. Of course, this does not mean that you should adjust it up and down to heat or cool the house more quickly -- a strategy that does not work. You are also wasting energy and money by heating and cooling your home when you aren't there or keeping your home at the same temperature when you're sleeping.

Instead, program your thermostat so that your home is between five and eight degrees hotter during the summer and as much as 15 degrees cooler in the winter if there is no one home for eight hours or more. Program the thermostat to heat or cool the house to your desired temperature about an hour before you're scheduled to return home. Just be sure that any animals, plants or other similar items will not be harmed by the change in your home's interior temperature.

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James Stevenson

Hi, My name is James and I've been involved in the property and real estate industry for 10 years now. I hope people will like to read about my thoughts and experiences in the industry and please contact me if you want to discuss my articles further!

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