100 Ways to Save Money in 100 Days-6: Use a Prgrammable Thermostat
Posted By Mr. Imperfect on June 28, 2008
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When it comes to remembering details and daily routines, we are always in need of reminders. Whether it be paper, or electronic, we always have to keep track of things that need to be done around and for the house. This is how we originally remembered to change our thermostat while sleeping and while being away from home. Until we were fortunate enough to be able to purchase our(drum roll please)…programmable thermostat.
This will save you tremendously if you have a central heat/air unit. A difference of only 3 degrees can make a huge impact on your utility bill. Now, do not get overzealous and drastically change the temperature several times a day-this will make your unit work harder to try and keep up. We have settings that vary according to time of day, and we never deviate from these settings.
While no one is at home during the week, we have the temperature set 3 degrees above our comfort zone of 72 degrees. While we are awake and at home during the evening and weekend hours, we have it set to adjust down to 72 around a half an hour before we get home. Then, since we both like to be a little cool while we snooze, we set the temperature to 70 at night. Again, completing this action point allowed us not only to save money, but the time and hassle involved with remembering and changing the thermostat three times a day.
Action point: Find your perfect temperature for you and your significant other (if you have a significant other. If you can not agree with your significant other, here is that magic word that will save you a world of hurt…compromise!). Then research programmable thermostats at your local hardware store and try to find a way to fit that purchase into your budget within the next couple of months.
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