According to a study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, about ninety percent of Americans say they’ve rarely (or never) programmed their thermostat because they’re not sure how to do it.
That’s a shame, considering how easy it is and much money it can save you.
In fact, managing the temperature of your home with a thermostat is one of the simplest ways we know to save 10 percent or more on your energy costs – especially with today’s WiFi thermostat models. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, getting one is a smart move: if you use it correctly, it could pay for itself in the first year you own it.
Once you get a handle on using your programmable thermostat, the U.S Department of Energy suggests the following settings for an optimum balance of comfort and savings:
Winter months:
Summer months:
In general:
Be smart and save on your monthly energy bills! Want to save even more? Contact Burt’s Reliable today to learn about high efficiency heating system options for your East End or North Fork, LI home.
* If you have wi-fi / wireless thermostat, you can control your home’s temperature from your smartphone.