Buying a programmable thermostat offers you a lot of convenience when it comes to comfort. Not only do they allow for a number of programs to be set for your needs, they also make it easy to take advantage of a range of savings if used appropriately. Of course the weather in Litchfield Park can be erratic and the temperature swings can seem extreme, but there are steps you can take to ensure you experience maximum comfort while also saving money year after year.
Enjoying the benefits of your programmable thermostat isn’t difficult, and one of the easiest ways to make the most of those benefits is by understanding the schedule of your home. Every schedule is its own, but taking the time to understand your needs will allow you to program your thermostat correctly and only be heating and cooling your home when it needs it.
Of course you can take the approach of fiddling with it when you leave or get home every day, but why waste your time when you could have it set up to meet your comfort needs every day? It is a programmable thermostat after all, so why not use it to increase your comfort and energy savings?
Setting your thermostat for big pieces of time allows it to run more efficiently, saving you money and ensuring your comfort level is right where you want it. Setting up a schedule for your programmable thermostat will offer you increased efficiency and more consistent temperatures, especially when you limit temperature changes to 10 degree differences or less. Maintaining a consistent temperature will also help you resist the urge to continuously walk over to your thermostat and use your “hold” button or make drastic adjustments.
In addition to the basic operation of your programmable thermostat, many have a range of features that can help you lower your energy consumption and could potentially lower your energy costs.
- Programmable thermostats usually come with pre-programmed settings, including specific options for work and vacation. Using these repeatedly help keep your system from running when you’re away from Litchfield Park for long periods when the temperature of your home is not as important.
- Some programmable thermostats include an option to lock the thermostat, so when kids come home after school before you’re home, you can rest assured that there isn’t any tinkering with the temperature settings.
- Something else to ponder is that making large temperature adjustments does not help your home heat up or cool down any faster. Setting your programmable thermostat for any other temperature than the one you’d like to achieve only leaves you open to forgetting about it and making it too warm, too cold or wasting energy.
Programmable thermostats are a cool addition, and when used appropriately, they can ensure maximum comfort is achieved and might potentially save you money as well. There are a number of programmable thermostats available, so give Cooler Tymes LLC in Litchfield Park a call at 623-208-6444 if you have any questions as to which choice would best suit your needs.