Programmable thermostats automatically adjust your home's temperature settings, allowing you to save energy while you're away or sleeping.
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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.
Autumn has arrived and many of you will be using your heaters for the first time in months. That has some readers wondering about saving money on their monthly heating bills.
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