For about 8 years now I’ve been using a programmable thermostat for my heating system. It has made a huge difference and I’ve learned a few things. The best part is that you don’t have to think about it all the time.
I set the temperature lower for nights and for weekdays when no one is at home. So it’s only set for a normal temperature about 1,5 hours in the morning and 4 hours at night. I also found I sleep better at a lower temperature.
It takes time for the apartment to cool down, so in the evening it is set to low about 1,5 hours before I go to sleep. During the day when no one is home the temperature can be even lower.
If we take trips, even just for a day, I set it to low. The savings have been great and I know I’m not heating unnecessarily, so it feels good. I’m betting the same results can be achieved for an A/C, but I don’t need one where I live.
This post was submitted by Cristina Sann.
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