Save Money with Digital Thermostats
Heating and air conditioning systems use the most energy in a home. One way to keep the costs in check is to install a digital thermostat. This simple gizmo can automatically change a home’s temperature while the occupants are away or asleep for optimum energy efficiency.
For every degree a thermostat is set back during an eight-hour period (or up during air conditioning season), the energy savings equals up to one percent. Set the thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for the eight hours you’re away or asleep and the savings can reach up to 15 percent.
“Digital thermostats are easier to set and calibrate than older models,” says Matt Nolen, co-owner of the Aire Serv of the River Cities franchise. “And you don’t have to leave it to memory to change the thermostat when you leave the house.”
