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home and garden smart homeAre programmable thermostats more energy efficient?
When used correctly, programmable thermostats are touted as saving the homeowner 10-30% on their heating and cooling bills. Some studies show that programmable thermostats actually save between 6.2 and 6.8% while a Florida study showed that people who had programmable thermostats used an average of 12% more energy.
Keeping this in view, do you really save money turning thermostat down?
The good news is that yes, turning down the thermostat to save money does lower your overall heating bill. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates you'll save between five and 15 percent on your electricity bill if you lower your thermostat by 10 to 15 degrees for an eight-hour period.
Also know, is it better to keep your thermostat at a constant temperature?
In most cases, leaving the thermostat temperature constant is aimed at keeping the thermal energy (heat) inside the homes constant. Consequently, inside the house will often be warmer than the outside. The higher the temperature difference between the two points, the faster the heat loss to the surrounding area.
Like a programmable thermostat, you can use a schedule to control the temperature settings throughout the day. Smart thermostats not only give you unparalleled temperature control, they also run on WI-FI, enabling you to control your home's comfort level even when you're not at home.