Thursday, April 26, 2007

Savings with the use of a Programmable Thermostat

Another simple we to reduce your home operating costs is to have a programable thermostat installed in your home. If the home is left vacant during the day, the unoccupied temperature setpoint can allow the ambient home temperature to be several degrees away from the desired occupied temperature. Thermostats actualy learn through adaptive technology how long it will take to adjust the ambient temperature from the unoccupied value to the desired value when you arrive home. Programable thermostats also allow you to adjust the ambient temperature while you are sleeping.

These alterations will reduce the time your HVAC system is required to run and save you money on fuel and/or electric expenses.


http://yourhome.honeywell.com/Consumer/Cultures/en-US/Products/Thermostats/Programmable/Do-It-Yourself/Default.htm

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