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Install a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat is ideal for people who are away from home

during set periods of time throughout the week. Through proper use of

pre-programmed settings, a programmable thermostat can save you about

$180 every year in energy costs. With the hot Texas summers this

number could actually be higher. If you have an old dial style or

slider thermostat it is probably time to change it.

A thermostat is an instrument for maintaining the temperature of a

system within a particular range by directly or indirectly controlling

the flow of heat energy into or out of the system. All air

conditioners have thermostats that can be manually operated or

automatically preprogrammed to control the room temperature. There are

many ways in which you can use an air conditioner thermostat

effectively.

One of the most successful yet economical ways to reduce your ac costs

is to adjust the thermostat setting on the air conditioner. The

savings are more noteworthy when you set your thermostat at 78 degrees

Fahrenheit or higher. TP&L reported each degree you raise the

thermostat settings, you reduce seasonal cooling costs by 7 percent to

10 percent. I had a customer in North Dallas report savings of forty

percent by adjusting the setting on his thermostat alone. In doing so,

you can use ceiling fans in addition to the air conditioner and thus,

save a lot of money.

Another customer who lives here in DFW stated he has a very

predictable day meaning he leaves at the same time and returns at the

same time Monday through Friday and he started using the custom

programmable function on his thermostat and saved about a hundred

dollars a month in the summer months. If you leave the system on a

high/low setting during the day and set for ideal maximum comfort 30

minutes before you arrive home. This economy feature will save you a

lot of energy and maximizes comfort.

The best of the custom thermostats such as the Honeywell pro 8000 lets

you accurately set indoor temperature and humidity levels in the

house. The outside condenser has a temperature sensor that

communicates with the thermostat so it tells you outdoor temperature

as well. This complete comfort thermostat tells you when to change the

filter, service reminders All these features are available today