Bartlett Heating and Air Explains how to Get the Most Out of Your Programmable Thermostat.

Do you have a programmable thermostat at home? Are you using your thermostat correctly? A programmable thermostat is the way to go if you want to save money and energy if you use it correctly. There are some guidelines to make sure you get the most out of your programmable thermostat. When you are looking for a programmable thermostat make sure to get one that best suits your family’s schedule. There are thermostats out there that can be programmed for each day or the week or for a 5 day schedule. Pick the one that corresponds more closely to your home schedule for the best performance. Programming your thermostat to work for periods around 8 hours is preferred and will give you maximum savings. If you happen to have a last minute schedule change make sure you don’t change the programming of the thermostat. Instead use the override option for that day. Another thing people commonly do wrong when it comes to the thermostat is turning it all the way up or down in hopes of cooling or heating faster. This will do nothing but make your system work harder and become less energy efficient. That will not heat or cool your home any faster. You also have a choice of battery powered thermostats or one that can get wired into your homes electric. If you have a battery powered thermostat make sure you keep the batteries fresh so your system works at its best.  One of the best things you can do to help get the most out of your thermostat is to set it back 8-15 degrees when no one is home to use the conditioned air. This will save you energy and money. Bartlett Heating and Air has both programmable and non programmable thermostats we can install for you so call us today!