Bartlett Heating and Air Has Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Programmable Thermostat

Your thermostat is what ultimately controls your furnace and air conditioner. There are many types of thermostats out there and one of those types are a programmable thermostat. A programmable thermostat allows you to set different temperatures for different times and days. There are a few benefits to having a programmable thermostat. Here are some tips to get the most out of your thermostat. You will save money with a programmable thermostat because you can raise the ac when no ones home and the same goes for heat by lowering it when no one is there. That way you aren’t heating or cooling a home that no one is using. This will in turn elongate your HVAC systems life. If you are gone for a few days, set the thermostat to vacation mode. Have the setting in winter go to 55 and summer go to 80 so that you can save money on energy and the home wont be excessively cold or hot. Make sure your thermostat is installed in the right place. The thermostat should not be installed in areas of direct sunlight or areas that have excessive drafts or cold spots. This will throw off the temperature reading and make your furnace and AC heat or cool to temperatures that are incorrect. If someone is home at a time when the thermostat is normally programmed differently, make sure to use the “temporary setting” so that the next day the thermostat will go back to its normally programmed temperature. One last tip is to not crank the heat all the way up or AC all the way down expecting it to heat or cool your home faster. This will only stress your system and use more energy while still making you wait just as long to heat or cool your home. Follow these simple things and you will be getting the most out of your programmable thermostat. Bartlett Heating and Air can install a new programmable thermostat for you or answer any questions you may have so call Bartlett Heating and Air today!