If you are looking for ways to save a little money on your home energy costs, our thermostat tips can help. The average heating bill is close to $200/month. If you would like a more of that cash in your pocket, read on!
Below are 10 thermostat tips to check out to help you keep your home warm and saving on heating bills this winter, but if you have more questions on your thermostat settings or HVAC system, please contact us! As leading heating & air conditioning specialists, we service the St. Louis area and can help you find more efficient ways to heat your home.
Thermostat Tips
These thermostat tips are great starting points to lowering your home energy bills. Implementing one or all of them will help keep your home warmer with savings to boot!
- Thermostat Tip 1: Assess the location of your thermostat. It needs air flow to sense the temperature, so it should not be covered by curtains or blocked by furniture. The ideal thermostat location should be on an interior wall of your home out of the way of other small sources of heat like televisions or lamps.
- Thermostat Tip 2: Turn your thermostat down when you are not at home. Anytime you are not at home, the temperature of your house should be lower. We recommend 55 degrees when you are at work, out for the evening, away for the weekend, or running errands.
- Thermostat Tip 3: Figure out just how low you can go. Considering that lowering the temperature by one degree for an eight-hour period reduces your fuel bill about one percent, you can save considerable money. Experiment by reducing the heat one degree at a time to see how low you can go and still be comfy.
- Thermostat Tip 4: Lower the temp at bedtime. Cooler nights usually make for better sleeping. Not only will you catch more Z’s but you will catch more money in your pocket.
- Thermostat Tip 5: Adjust the thermostat when using alternative heat sources. Your fireplace or electric heaters can provide spot heating, keeping certain areas of your home warmer. If you are near one of these sources of heat, adjust your thermostat so your furnace does not have to work to heat the whole house.
- Thermostat Tip 6: Install a programmable thermostat. If you are forgetful or just need something that will do the work for you then a programmable thermostat is for you. You can program it so the heat comes on at certain times of the day; it does all the work for you. You will come home to a warm house after a day of work or get out of bed to a toasty room all without having to do anything!
- Thermostat Tip 7: Get to know your programmable thermostat. You may have the "set it and forget it" mentality, but it is a good idea to know just what your thermostat can do. Hold settings, programs, fans, etc., can all be adjusted to your needs.
- Thermostat Tip 8: Install zone technology. There is no sense in heating a room if you are not in it. With a zone system, you install thermostats in every room so every room can have its own temperature. You get to control where the heat goes.
- Thermostat Tip 9: Adjust for the seasons or for warmer days. On warm winter days, you may be able to open your windows and doors to let the breeze flow through and the sun heat your house naturally. If so, adjust your thermostat accordingly so the furnace does not kick in.
- Thermostat Tip 10: Body heat goes a long way. A large group of people will bring natural heat to your house. So, if you are having a party, turn the temp down.
Share & Learn More Thermostat Tips for St. Louis Winters
If you have implemented any of our thermostat tips and if you saved money on your heating and air conditioning bills, share in the comments below. For more tips on saving on energy and heating bills or to get more information on installing a new programmable thermostat or energy efficient heating system in your home, contact us today. We can help you find out how upgrading your HVAC system can save you even more money!
