Tal Potishman, Member of Heating Central, writes articles about boilers, central heating, plumber Hull, underfloor heating and solar thermal. He specializes in helping save money by advising on efficient heating.
Most homeowners are trying to find ways to lower their energy costs and improve overall energy efficiency. With the government trying to implement measures for the nation to go more ‘green’ and many others wanting to make an environmental difference, it is hard not to consider more green orientated options. If you are looking for a way to save on energy costs and are feeling dissatisfied with an ordinary thermostat, you should consider switching to a programmable thermostat.
A programmable thermostat verses a non-programmable thermostat
One of the advantages with a programmable thermostat is that it can change the set temperature at predetermined times during the day. This is in stark difference to a non-programmable thermostat which will stay at the same temperature the whole day. With a programmable thermostat you have the added luxury of not worrying about adjusting its setting before leaving the house or before going to sleep.
Programmable thermostats have both the comfort factor and energy saving ability. They are good at providing comfort in the home and reducing temperature at the right time saving energy. Programmable thermostats contribute to homeowners having a more convenient lifestyle. If this appeals to you, then you may want to think about making a purchase.
Greater Lifestyle
With a programmable thermostat you have better control on heating your house. You can set the temperature accordingly, so for instance if you are on your way to work, you can set the temperature to be lower when you’re gone and have it set to kick back an hour before you return. This allows you to save on energy while you’re gone, but still enable you to return to a warm home.
Substantial Winter Savings
The winter months tend to be the most expensive for homeowners. However, with a programmable thermostat, you can save substantially. Providing that homeowners ensure that the programmable thermostats are set properly, they can benefit from huge energy savings. In order to maximise energy savings, homeowners have been advised to turn their thermostats back 10 to 15 percent for eight hours, while away at work or asleep at night. The homeowner will be able to save up to 10 percent on annual energy bills.
Picking the right programmable thermostat
There are many range of options available out there and it is important to look at what will suit you most. In deciding which programmable thermostat to go for, you should first determine the temperature setbacks you want for your home and the simplest thermostat that will fulfil that need. Another point of consideration is ensuring that the thermostat will be compatible with your home’s heating system. An additional point is if you have a cooling system, you need to make sure that the programmable thermostat will control both the heating and the cooling. Also note that the location of your thermostat can affects its performance and efficiency.
Recent Comments