As a homeowner, your heating and cooling system is essential to keeping you safe and comfortable year-round. While every part of your system serves an important function, there’s one piece of equipment that controls the whole operation: your thermostat.
Your unit is responsible for generating heat or removing it from the air, depending on the season, and delivering the conditioned air to every room in your home. However, your thermostat is what tells your unit when to turn on and how long to run to reach the set temperature.
In addition to maintaining comfort, your thermostat is key to improving energy efficiency in your home. According to the Department of Energy, homeowners can save up to 10% per year on utility bills by turning your thermostat back 7-10°F for eight hours a day, ideally when you are asleep or out of the house.
One of the best ways to dial down your energy costs is to install a programmable thermostat. Let’s dive into the benefits of this convenient, consistent, and cost-effective technology.
Benefits of Programmable Thermostats
Convenient
Although you can manually adjust your thermostat when you leave the house and upon your return, this is just one more thing for you to remember in your busy day. Programmable thermostats automatically adjust the temperature according to your pre-set schedule, allowing you to save money and reduce energy waste without worrying about adjusting your thermostat every day.
Consistent
With a programmable thermostat, your heating and cooling system runs at the same time each day to provide a consistent temperature in your home. Instead of using extra energy to quickly heat up your home on cold days or cool it down in the summer, your thermostat operates on a regular schedule to provide optimal comfort for your family.
Cost-Effective
Programmable thermostats were designed to create consistent comfort, but also to reduce energy waste. By using less energy when you are asleep or away from home, your utility bills remain lower than they would without automatic temperature adjustments. Additionally, programmable thermostats help reduce overall stress on your heating and cooling system. Consistent operation, combined with regular maintenance, extends the life of your equipment and helps prevent costly repairs.
Bears Home Solutions installs and maintains a variety of heating and cooling products like programmable thermostats to improve your quality of life. To discuss your options or to schedule a consultation with one of our experts, contact us today!
