Programmable Thermostat Selection — Match A Unit To Your System And Unique Routine

The thermostat is the central nervous system of your home’s heating and cooling operations. A good thermostat measures the indoor temperature accurately, and allows you to pinpoint the exact temperature you want for you and your family. Regardless of the season, you want to know that you are getting maximum savings while keeping your home at the optimal temperature — and a programmable thermostat is an invaluable tool for achieving this.

One of the advantages to old-fashioned manual thermostats is that they are incredibly easy for anyone to use. All you need to do is slide the bar or turn the dial to the desired temperature, and you’re set. Unfortunately, if you have a busy routine that leaves your house empty for much of the day, a manual thermostat could be costing you money. Programmable thermostat selection allows you to set changes to your home’s temperature in advance, in accordance with your schedule. If you are going to be out for most of the day, you can set your heating or air conditioning to turn on an hour before you return, making sure your house is just the right temperature. In addition, you can program a lower temperature to kick in overnight, just in case you forget to turn it down manually.

• If you are used to a manual thermostat, choose a programmable thermostat that is easy to use. In your programmable thermostat selection, consider a unit that has a touch screen, which allows you to program settings with the greatest ease.
• A seven-day model gives you the most flexibility in setting temperature changes, and are great for homes where a number of residents have different schedules.
• A 5+2 model works great if your daily routine tends to stay the same during the week, and allows you to set a different temperature schedule for the weekend.
• A 5+1+1 model is best for people who have a pretty set schedule for weekdays, another schedule for Saturday and another for Sunday.

A programmable thermostat will save you money in the long run if you use it correctly.

For help choosing and using a programmable thermostat, contact the experts at Sobieski Services today.

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