How to Program a Programmable Thermostat
Many new thermostats are programmable, allowing you to set specific temperatures for different times of the day or days of the week. Correctly using a programmable thermostat can save you 10 to 15 percent on your heating bill each month. Physically setting the temperature is easy, and all you need to know is what temperatures will best serve you at specific times of the day. Does this Spark an idea?
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Read your thermostat's manual to determine which buttons control which functions. Each brand of thermostat will have different controls, but most of them should be intuitive.
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Set the times at which you wake up in the morning, leave for work, arrive home again and go to bed each day. This allows the thermostat to adjust the temperature to comfortable levels when you are at home and save money when you are away.
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Set the temperatures for each of the four times. According to Energy Star, 68 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit is optimal for when you are at home. If you are comfortable at lower temperatures, decrease the heat. During the winter, set the temperature for when you are going to be asleep or away to eight degrees lower than normal. In the summer, increase the temperature by seven degrees when you are away and four degrees when sleeping.
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