Set Your Thermostat for Maximum Comfort and Savings

February 05, 2015

Buying a programmable thermostat gives you a lot of convenience when it comes to comfort. Not only do they allow for a number of programs to be set for your needs, they also make it easy to take advantage of a range of savings if used correctly. Of course the weather in Lake Worth can be erratic and the temperature swings can seem extreme, but there are steps you can take to make sure you experience total comfort while also saving money year after year.

Enjoying the benefits of your programmable thermostat isn’t difficult, and one of the easiest ways to make best use of those benefits is by understanding the schedule of your home. Every schedule is its own, but taking the time to know your needs will allow you to program your thermostat accurately and only be heating and cooling your home when you need to.

Of course you can take the approach of fiddling with it when you leave or get home every day, but why bother with it when you could have it programmed to meet your comfort needs every day? It is a programmable thermostat after all, so why not use it to boost your comfort and energy savings?

Setting up your thermostat for huge amounts of time allows it to run more efficiently, saving you money and ensuring your comfort level is right where you want it. Programming a schedule for your programmable thermostat will offer you better efficiency and more consistent temperatures, especially when you limit temperature changes to 10 degree differences or less. Keeping a consistent temperature will also help you fight the urge to continuously walk over to your thermostat and use your “hold” button or make drastic adjustments.

In addition to the basic operation of your programmable thermostat, many host a range of features that may help you lessen your energy consumption and can potentially lower your energy costs.

  • Programmable thermostats usually come with pre-programmed settings, including specific options for work and vacation. Using these frequently help keep your system from working when you’re away from Lake Worth for long periods when the temperature of your home isn’t important.
  • Some programmable thermostats include an option to lock the thermostat, so when kids come home after school before you’re home, you can rest assured that there isn’t any toying with the temperature settings.
  • Something else to consider is that making large temperature adjustments does not help your home heat up or cool down any faster. Setting your programmable thermostat for any other temperature than the one you’d like to achieve only leaves you open to forgetting about it and making it too warm, too cold or wasting energy.

Programmable thermostats are a great addition, and when used appropriately, they can make certain maximum comfort is achieved and might potentially save you money as well. There are a number of programmable thermostats available, so give Smyth Air Conditioning Inc in Lake Worth a call at 561-533-6066 if you have any questions as to which option would best suit your needs.