Will a programmable thermostat reduce my heating and AC bill?

Will a programmable thermostat reduce my heating and AC bill?

A programmable thermostat can help you save money on your heating and air conditioning bill, however, the way you use your heating and air conditioning system will also have an impact. A portion of the savings from the use of a programmable thermostat will come from the fact that the thermostat automatically controls the heating and air conditioning system. The rest of the savings come from the actual programming of the thermostat.

For instance, you can program the thermostat to raise or lower the temperature, depending on the season, when your home is not occupied or when you’re sleeping. This means the system will run less, which uses less electricity and costs you less money.

The savings from a programmable thermostat are minimal when you are not proactively using it as designed; however, depending on climate and use, some customers can save a substantial amount on their heating and cooling costs. Call your local Aire Serv for estimates on how a programmable thermostat can help you.

-          Sam Harris, Aire Serv of the Gold Country