Programming Your Thermostat for Energy Savings

If you tend to use the “manual” setting on your programmable thermostat during the winter and summer, you’re missing out on energy savings and increased comfort. When you’re properly using a Venstar or other type of programmable thermostat, you can save up to $150 or more each year in utility costs.

Consider the benefits of a high-performance programmable thermostat:

1. Programmable thermostats save you money on heating and cooling, since you can set the thermostat to keep your home at a predetermined temperature during day or night. You won’t have to remember to adjust the thermostat, and you’ll save on heating costs when you’re away on vacation!

2. A properly utilized programmable thermostat keeps your home from becoming too chilly before you remember to turn on the heat. If you wait until your home’s curtains, furniture and floor coverings have absorbed the cold before you decide to turn on the furnace, your HVAC system will have to work harder to bring your home to a comfortable temperature. When you set the heater to come on BEFORE the cold becomes unbearable, your furnace will effectively heat your home in less time.

3. When spring and summer arrive, you can set your programmable thermostat to cool your home 20 to 30 minutes before you get out of bed—so you’ll wake up to a cool, comfortable house, even if temperatures are warm overnight.

To learn more energy-efficient HVAC tips, visit San Diego Environmental Services. Ready to install a programmable thermostat on your existing HVAC system? Contact our team today!