A major cost to every household is heating bills. Winter time produces an increased financial burden with heating bills jumping. Added to this financial pressure is the rising costs of energy. By installing programmable thermostats, you can effectively control the timing and amount of heat you need.

By using a programmable thermostat, you can select the ideal times to heat your home. You can program your thermostat to reduce temperature in the evening while you sleep, slightly warm the home when you get up in the morning, reduce the heating again while everyone is gone at work and school, and again heat the home comfortably in the early evening.

By being selective with your timing, you warm your home only when needed and you do not waste heat. This application of controlling room temperature can also be applied during the hot season if you have an air conditioner.

Also consider the degree of warm you need to be comfortable. By decreasing your thermostat levels during the warming periods by even 1 degree can greatly reduce overall monthly heating bills.

With your efforts in controlling energy waste, also consider additional heat saving strategies:
*enhancing the amount of insulation in the attic and crawl spaces
*applying new weather stripping, caulking, and sealers around windows, vents, and door frames
*research if your region offers green-home upgrade incentives and discount programs
*receive an analysis of your home’s energy efficiency and locate areas of unnecessary heat loss and energy waste

Make your energy savings automatic with a programmable thermostat. New models are readily available and are low-cost. The savings in heating bills will quickly recover the cost of these new control units. With your automated efforts to save heat, you will also be playing a great role in supporting sustainability and green living.