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Programmable
thermostats
automatically
adjust your
home's
temperature
settings,
allowing you to
save energy
while you're
away or
sleeping.
They:
- are more
convenient
and accurate
than manual
thermostats
and improve
your home's
comfort
- contain
no mercury
- save
energy and
save money
on utility
bills – when
used
properly,
about
$100/year
- are
better for
the
environment,
since using
less energy
helps reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions
associated
with energy
production
Programmable
thermostats earn
the ENERGY STAR
by meeting
strict energy
efficiency
guidelines set
by the
government.
These units save
energy by
offering 4
convenient,
pre-programmed
temperature
settings –
settings that
try to
anticipate when
it's convenient
for you to scale
back on heating
or cooling.
If you are
like many
homeowners and
work outside the
home during the
day and have a
different
schedule on the
weekend, a
programmable
thermostat can
offer many
benefits, and
the return on
your investment
is usually
within 1 year.
On the other
hand, if you are
home throughout
the day, seven
days a week,
then a
programmable
thermostat will
offer more
limited
benefits. |
