Programmable Thermostat

I have a friend who has been complaining of high home heating (and cooling) costs, so I asked her – “do you have a programmable thermostat?” She looked at me funny and said “Huh?”

Is that the same thing you said to yourself after you read the first sentence? If you don’t have a 7 day programmable thermostat connected to your home heating and cooling system, or don’t even know what one is, then I have a pleasant surprise for you! The average family spends about $2,200 on energy costs each year, with about half of that being spent on heating and cooling their homes. Did you know that you could save up to $180 each year if you had a 7 day programmable thermostat, and used it properly?

That’s a whopping 16% savings (of the average heating/cooling costs) each year! And, that amount will easily pay for your new thermostat in about 8 months – a fantastic investment by anybody’s standards!

I have had a programmable thermostat in my home for years – and I’ve encouraged all of my friends and relatives to put one in their homes as well. The way the help you save on your energy bills is simple – they automatically turn down the heating or cooling when you’re not at home, or can stand a cooler or a warmer home. For example, if you get up at 6 in the morning, the thermostat can warm your house for breakfast. Then you leave for work around 8, the thermostat will turn down the heat until you come home for dinner – around 6 in the evening. Then, when you’re all snuggled up in your blankets late at night, the temperature will automatically be lowered for energy savings – and sleeping comfort. For the weekends, when you may stay at home all day, your 7 day programmable thermostat is smart – it will keep the temperature constant until Monday!

Programmable thermostats are very simple to operate. All of the better brands come with full instructions, and programming them is a breeze – you’ll be up and running in less than ten minutes! Most have only 4 buttons, and two of then are overrides – if you’re home on a weekday for some reason, you can easily override the programming by pressing one button – it’s that easy!

How about installation? If you’re a definite non-do-it-your-selfer, then you can always hire an electrician to install your 7 day programmable thermostat for you – they will probably charge you for one or two hours, at best. My advice – get a quote before they come out to do the job! If you are able to handle a screwdriver, the you may want try the installation yourself. We’re not talking about high voltages here – most heating/cooling systems are only 24 volts, so no danger here. The provided instructions will clearly show you exactly how to install your programmable thermostat – start saving money immediately! There really is no reason to delay – programmable thermostats easy to install, will pay for itself in well under a year and  can make your home a much more comfortable place to live. Don’t delay, get your programmable thermostat delivered to your door today!

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