Reap The Rewards Of A Programmable Thermostat

The purchase of an advanced programmable thermostat is beneficial for several reasons. According to Energy Star, an Environmental Protection Agency voluntary program, the average American household will spend $2,200 per year on energy bills. Remarkably, heating and cooling costs account for approximately 50% of this number. Purchasing a programmable thermostat could reduce the overall cost of heating and cooling by at least $150 each year. However, the cost savings is not the only benefit of owning a programmable thermostat.

How Will A Programmable Thermostat Benefit Me?

The benefits continue with the ability to preset and customize a programmable thermostat according to the schedule of any individual or family right down to the hour every day. The ability to learn to program an advanced thermostat is compared to the ease of operating a DVR. Simply set the desired temperatures each day and the hours within each day with the touch of a finger. Advanced programmable thermostats are often Wi-Fi compatible making convenience an indisputable benefit. Heating and air conditioning can be controlled virtually anywhere with the use of any computer or mobile device including smart phones, tablets, lap-tops, etc.

What Model Best Suits My Household?

The first step in reaping the rewards of a programmable thermostat is choosing the model that best compliments any lifestyle. The available models range in price from $20 to over $200 and include the following:

• 5-2 Model — This might be considered the simplest model fitting a family with a typical schedule of a 5 day work-week with a 2 day weekend.
• 5-1-1 Model — This model is similar in nature, but allows flexibility on the weekend if a schedule varies from Saturday to Sunday.
• 7 Model — This model will perfectly fit a family schedule that has no basic uniformity allowing programming on a day to day basis throughout the week.

Once a specific model is chosen, a user can begin to program a thermostat with the proper set-backs and set-ups to fit specific schedules and save a great deal of money. Set-backs are the time that temperature settings can be dialed down to save money, whereas set-ups are just the opposite. Set-ups are the times when temperature settings are brought back up to accommodate times that a residence is occupied.
The numerous advantages of investing in a programmable thermostat include savings in the use of energy resources, one of the greatest commodities in the world. The cost savings and convenience of a programmable thermostat are incomparable to maintaining an outdated thermostat that adds stress to the lives of any homeowner.
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