When people think of their HVAC systems they tend to think only about the furnace and AC. They often forget about a more important component, the thermostat. Even though your furnace and AC are the ones that physically heat and cool your home they need the thermostat to work properly before they can. Here are three tips to get the most out of your thermostat.
*Get a Programmable Thermostat– A programmable thermostat is a great thing because you can set it to be at different temperatures throughout the day. This way you aren’t heating and cooling the home when no one is there to use it. This saves you money on your energy bill and also lets your HVAC system have less strain on it meaning you will have to repair less. In the summer, set the AC to a higher temperature when no one is home to save money. You can also have it programed to lower the temp right before someone is due home so you are still comfortable. In the winter you can lower the thermostat when no one is home to save money and also have it programmed to be warmer as you are going to come home. This will save you money on your energy bills.
*Watch Thermostat Placement– You want to keep the thermostat out of direct sunlight, away from heat sources such as lamps or any other heat generating objects. This will throw off the thermostat readings causing it to run your furnace or AC at the wrong times. This wastes energy and also will leave your home uncomfortable. Have a professional like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air install your thermostat for you. They know the best places for the thermostat and it will be done right the first time.
*Turn the Fan on Auto– When running the furnace, having your fan on auto will make sure it runs only as long as the furnace is running. Leaving it on the on position will make the fan run all the time even when you don’t need it to. This results in higher energy bills and wasted money.
These are all simple tips to follow that will make your home more comfortable and also save you money. We would highly recommend getting a programmable thermostat, especially if the one you have now is older. They make heating and cooling your home easier and save you money. The professionals at Bartlett Heating and Air can come out and install your new programmable thermostat so call us today!
