Thermostats
Programmable Thermostat Selection In 3 Easy Steps
You can save about 10 percent utility costs during the cooling months by turning up your thermostat 10 degrees for eight hours a day, according to the federal Energy Savers program. The same applies during the heating months by turning back the thermostat for eight hours. By incorporating the right programmable thermostat into your daily…
Read MoreThermostat Selection — Smart Options And Features To Keep In Mind
It is easy to view your thermostat as simply the device that turns your heat or air conditioning on and off. For all intents and purposes, that’s their primary function, but modern thermostats offer a world of additional features. This makes thermostat selection a key part of your overall home-comfort strategy. Some estimates put the…
Read MoreUpgrading To A Smart Programmable Thermostat? Now That’s Using Your Head
Upgrading to a smart programmable thermostat is a wise decision that benefits the environment and your wallet. Programmable thermostats allow you to pre-set the temperature in your home based on your daily and weekly schedules. While this saves energy dollars by cutting back the heating or air conditioning when home occupants are not home or…
Read MoreA Correctly Programmed Thermostat Can Help You Save
Some 42 percent of home energy costs are directly related to heating and cooling, according to the Energy Information Administration. A correctly programmed thermostat can help cut some of those energy costs, but it takes knowing how to use your programmable thermostat in order to realize those savings. Programmable thermostats let you program set your…
Read MoreGoing On Vacation? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave, And You’ll Have More Fun Money To Spend
If you have a vacation planned for the near future, you may be eagerly crossing tasks off your to-do list. One task should be to program your thermostat to a higher temperature while you’re away so you can enjoy savings during your absence from home. Without the option to program the temperature, you can still…
Read MoreWhy Go WiFi? 5 Things These Thermostats Can Do For You
One of the best opportunities to save money and improve the comfort of your home is with a WiFi thermostat. Here are five reasons that might convince you to switch. 1. Remote access to thermostat: Imagine being able to access your thermostat and change its settings when you’re not home. A WiFi thermostat allows you…
Read MoreProgammable Thermostat Settings — Tips For Maximum Energy Savings
With a programmable thermostat installed in your home, you will have the potential to heat your home more efficiently year round. However, simply having the device is not enough. You must manage your thermostat settings correctly in order to see the full benefits. The federal Energy Star program states that it’s possible to significantly reduce…
Read MoreIs Your Programmable Thermostat Acting Up? Troubleshooting Tips to Try
Programmable thermostats allow you to program your heating and cooling system to operate at a reduced capacity when you’re away from home or asleep, which leads to lower energy bills. While most programmable thermostats work efficiently and reliably, problems can occur. Knowing what common issues to look for can resolve the issue without a call…
Read MoreOur Whole-House Energy Savings Ideas Just For Metro-East Homeowners
Energy savings is at the forefront of a lot of people’s minds today, fueled by job loss, the economic climate, and rising prices. In general, people are looking for lots of different ways to cut costs, and saving energy is one good way to spend less. Because heating and cooling costs, and energy use in…
Read MoreWinter-proof Your Home for Energy Efficiency
Do your energy bills shoot up when winter hits? Do you feel cold air sneaking in around your home’s doors and windows? Get your Metro East Illinois home ready for cold weather with these smart winter-proofing tasks. The Usual Suspects: Doors and Windows They are the most susceptible spots in your house—any compromise in the…
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