Most modern heating and cooling systems are designed to work with a programmable thermostat and the savings you will find when you use yours properly can really add up. So, if you don’t have a programmable thermostat, the savings make it worth investing in one. If you do, there are a few things you can do to maximize how much energy (and money) you save.
If you do not have one yet, your heating & air conditioning professionals at Galmiche & Sons can install a programmable thermostat or recommend new units that are compatible with programmable thermostats. Since most people have them already though, it is usually a matter of learning to use it more effectively to cut down your energy use.
How a Programmable Thermostat Can Help You Save
A little bit of planning can help you avoid using energy to heat or cool your home when it is not necessary. Not only will you be able to make sure your home is the desired temperature when needed, but you can also avoid overusing both your heating and your air conditioner. The easiest way to use your programmable thermostat to find savings in your HVAC bills is by using the “energy saver” mode. This allows you to turn the temperature down (or up) by about 5 degrees when you will be gone for a bit. That way it does not take a long time to go back to your desired temperature when you get home, but you also save on energy while you are away.
Maximize Your Programmable Thermostat Savings
From there, you can find a lot of other ways to save energy with your programmable thermostat. To maximize your programmable thermostat savings, avoid large temperature swings or many rapid changes. Even though there are a lot of settings available for modern programmable thermostats, the savings only materialize if you use them well with your HVAC system.
To that end, you can use a programmable thermostat to keep the heat running on a low setting while you are away in the winter in order to save energy without freezing pipes. In short, the best way to maximize your programmable thermostat savings is to plan ahead well and make sure to program holds for when you are out of the house.
Flexibility and More
There are a lot of benefits to a programmable thermostat besides just the savings. Multiple thermostats can help you set different zones in your home to more directly heat or cool only the rooms that need it. This more precise approach to heating and cooling can also help you save on energy and the associated costs. By only heating the rooms that need it — or cooling them in the summer — you can use programmable thermostats for savings here too.
Call Galmiche & Sons to Discuss Having a Programmable Thermostat in Your Home
All in all, programmable thermostats offer savings as well as increased flexibility for your heating & air conditioning system. The key, however, is to make sure you are using your thermostat correctly and planning ahead for when you can turn the HVAC system off — or at least down to a lower setting. Thankfully, actually setting your programmable thermostat should be relatively easy with this guide. To learn more or to find the best programmable thermostat for your home and have it professionally installed, contact the experts at Galmiche in St. Louis today.
