Buying a programmable thermostat gives you a lot of convenience when it comes to comfort. Not only do they allow for a variety of programs to be set based on your needs, they also make it easy to take advantage of a range of savings if used properly. Of course the weather in Cambridge can be hard to predict and the temperature swings can seem extreme, but there are steps you can take to make sure you experience maximum comfort while also saving money month after month.
Appreciating the benefits of your programmable thermostat isn’t tough, and one of the easiest ways to maximize those benefits is by understanding the schedule of your home. Every schedule is different, 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 worry with it when you could have it programmed to meet your comfort needs every day? It is a programmable thermostat after all, so why not use it to improve your comfort and energy savings?
Programming your thermostat for huge chunks of time allows it to operate 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 provide 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 continually 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 contain a range of features that might help you lessen your energy consumption and could potentially lower your energy costs.
- Programmable thermostats usually contain pre-programmed settings, including specific options for work and vacation. Using these regularly help keep your system from running when you’re away from Cambridge for long periods when the temperature of your home doesn’t matter as much.
- 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 playing with the temperature settings.
- Something else to consider 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 properly, they can make sure maximum comfort is achieved and might potentially save you money as well. There are a number of programmable thermostats available, so give Pliescott HVAC Services LLC in Cambridge a call at 410-228-4822 if you have any questions as to which choice would best suit your needs.