Your HVAC system is one of the biggest energy users in your home. Heating and cooling your home can account for nearly half of your overall energy usage. Finding ways to use your HVAC efficiently can help lower your energy bills and save money. A programmable HVAC is one way to do this.
Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats allow you to program set times for your heating or air conditioning to turn on and off. Instead of having your AC or heat running for long periods of time or more frequently than needed, a programmable thermostat can have them run on a schedule. This can quickly add up to considerable energy usage and high energy bills, especially in winter and summer.
Energy Savings with Programmable HVAC
Using a programmable thermostat can give you more control over when your heating and cooling are running. You don’t need to keep your home at the same temperature at all times. For example, when you’re not home, you don’t need your heating set as high or your air conditioning set as low as you would when you’re home. You also don’t need to keep your thermostat at the same temperature while you’re asleep. You can turn it up a bit in summer or down in winter to save energy.
A programmable thermostat gives you an easier way to adjust settings without having to do so manually. You can program your thermostat to go up or down at certain times, such as during the night when you’re asleep or during the day when you’re at work.
How much can this save you on your energy bills? You can expect to use 1% less energy per one degree Fahrenheit. For example, you can use 5% less energy if you raise your thermostat by five degrees at night in summer. This can lead to significant cost savings throughout the year.
If you’re looking for more information on switching to programmable HVAC for your Lorain home, contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning. We can help you choose a programmable HVAC unit that helps you save money.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area