Archive for November, 2009
Programmable thermostats are one of the most important energy saving tools that you can have in your own energy savings and efficiency campaign. Some estimates say that as much as $200 per year can be saved simply by installing a programmable thermostat in your home. The old technology thermostats that are still in place in millions of homes are wasting thousands of dollars by the minute. Many of these old thermostats contain mercury. That’s an industry secret that most people are not aware of.
You do not have to be a HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems) installer to put a programmable thermostat in your own home. Most all of the major brands give simple step by step instructions about what to do with all of those little wires behind the wall.
”But nothing is ever goes as planned with anything electronic.” “It will be too hard. I will break something and have to call a contractor.”
Most major manufacturers of programmable thermostats have a website with additional diagrams and even an 800 number to call, in addition to the extensive, easy to understand instructions in the package. Many models even have a remote and a backlit display, for less than 90 bucks.
Did you know that some estimates say that heating and cooling your home counts for about half of your home’s total energy consumption? So take the plunge, and start saving energy and money just by installing a programmable thermostat. It’s one of the most important energy savings and efficiency decisions that can be made.
Alan Greene is an electrical industry professional, working in the industry for more than a decade. Find out more about renewable and efficient energy through alternative sources at www.diyenergyreviewed.com