Change Thermostats to Save Money
According to EnergyStar.com, homeowners can save about $180 a year by changing thermostats to a new, digital, programmable thermostat and maintaining those settings.
So, whether you are planning a remodel or simply trying to make your home as energy efficient as possible, you may want to change thermostats.
New technology in programmable thermostats and changing thermostat designs helps homeowners so that they do not have to change thermostat settings so often.
In hot weather, keeping your thermostat at an even, comfortable level (75-78 degrees Fahrenheit) helps to reduce energy use, and ultimately utility costs.
As thermostats age, they become less efficient due in part to aging wiring, poor location (too near a heat source or in a drafty hallway), or dust accumulation on movable parts. Most people can actually feel when their thermostat settings are off because the home is suddenly too hot or too cold.
