What are the Ideal Thermostat Settings?

April 8, 2019 By
Good Deals Heating and Cooling thermostat settings

Thermostat systems provide the ultimate comfort especially when the outdoor temperature is uncomfortably hot or cold. With increasing energy costs, there must be a balance between comfort versus cost. The best way to reduce energy consumption and lower the utility bill is putting the thermostat at its ideal setting. Adjusting the thermostat settings can offer a huge plus when it comes to saving energy and money on utility bills. But, what are the best thermostat settings for the home?

Recommended Thermostat Settings

During the summertime, it is recommended to keep the temperature at 78F degrees, which to some families may seem high, but the difference will be reflected in the next utility bill. Keeping the air conditioning temperature close to the outdoor temperature prevents the unit from overworking.

If the indoor temperature is currently maintained at 70F degrees, families can begin gradually increasing the temperature one degree per day. Additionally, turn on the fan to keep air circulating. That air circulation helps keep the indoor temperature comfortable making up for the adjusted thermostat setting.

In the winter, a temperature no higher than 68F degrees is ideal for optimizing savings and significantly reducing utility bills. If you lower the thermostat setting by just 5-8 degrees, there is significant savings on utility bills.

During an unusually cold winter, this may seem quite cold, but there are ways to help keep the home warm while keeping the thermostat settings at its ideal temperature. Having a humidifier helps maintain a comfortable house by adding moisture which holds heat.

Programmable Thermostats

Instead of having to remember to adjust the thermostat settings install a programmable thermostat. Using a programmable thermostat will increase savings and reduce utility usage. These thermostats automatically change and adjust the home’s temperature while at home, work, or on vacation. For working families, the thermostat can raise or lower the temperature during the day when no one is home but adjust the household temperature in the evening for a good night’s sleep.

Programmable thermostats are also convenient when it’s vacation time. Whether going away for the weekend or two weeks, the thermostat can be programmed for the minimum of energy consumption.

For more information on thermostat settings, contact Good Deals Heating and Cooling at 215-947-1166.

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Save Money on Energy with a Programmable Thermostat

January 7, 2019 By

Good Deals Heating and Cooling programmable thermostatWhen the seasons change, so does the temperature, and that means that it is time for people to adjust the thermostats in their homes. But regulating the temperature in a house can lead to higher utility bills as it takes a lot of energy to reach and maintain an interior temperature that is different from the exterior. Fortunately, there is a way to heat and cool one’s house without spending a fortune on utility bills: installing a programmable thermostat. Installing this device will drastically cut down on energy bills because it can be set to a more efficient cycle rather than just leaving the house at one set temperature all day long.

With a traditional thermostat, one has to set it to the desired temperature manually, and then adjust it or turn it off whenever a change is needed. In this situation, the easiest (or laziest) course of action is to put it at one temperature and leave it alone. However, doing this becomes a massive waste of both energy and money. If no one is home, the temperature does not need to be nearly as warm (or cool, depending on the season) – as it would be when everyone is home and awake. There is the potential for considerable savings to have the temperature lowered when no one is home and only raised when everyone is there to feel it.

A programmable thermostat solves this problem and makes being energy efficient easy and affordable. Even the simplest of models will allow the user to set the temperature on a cycle, so that in the winter, for example, it is appropriately warm during the morning and evening when people are home and awake, but cooler during the day when everyone is at work and night when everyone is asleep and under blankets. In the summer, the settings can be flipped, and the temperature can be cooler while people are home and warmer when they are at work.

Any programmable thermostat model will work, from the low-priced models that work on a cycle to the more expensive models that can be adjusted remotely through an app. Some utility companies offer rebates for purchasing a programmable thermostat, which will help to lower the initial cost of procuring and installing one. Whether or not rebates are offered, most programmable thermostats pay for themselves quickly.

For more information about a programmable thermostat and its benefits contact Good Deals Heating and Cooling at 215-947-1166.

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Improve Energy Efficiency With The Right Thermostat

May 21, 2018 By

Good Deals Heating and Cooling energy efficiencySaving electricity and improving the energy efficiency is a lifelong battle that can be hard to conquer. Many gadgets on the market can meet your needs and reduce the burden on the electrical output. One such electronic device is a thermostat which regulates the heating and cooling in the home. If you have the right type of thermostat installed in your home, you can save enormously on your electric bill.
The different kinds of thermostat that are available are:

Programmable

A programmable thermostat is a very sophisticated unit that allows you to input a schedule with settings that best suits your everyday needs. These thermostats can help you save on the heating and cooling costs by adjusting the temperature throughout the day.

Why Use Programmable Thermostats?

When the heating or cooling in your home runs continuously, there is a lot of wasted energy used. Does the house need to be so warm when you are at work? Or in the middle of the night while you are sleeping? A programmable thermostat allows the temperature to adjust automatically during the day based on who is home. When no one is home, set the temperature at an energy-saving level then have the temperature return to your comfort level before you return home.

Mechanical Thermostats

These basic thermostats are pretty easy to install and operate by metal bars heating up and cooling down. Although these may be as accurate, they are cheaper than programmable thermostats. These thermostats are not as smartly operated as the programmable thermostats but are still widely used due to the simplicity of their operative functions. For these to be energy efficient, the homeowner must manually adjust them. However, it is still unwise to use these thermostats as every time your temperature rises by 1 degree you end up consuming 10% more energy!

Electronic Thermostats

Electric thermostats contain a sensor that controls the temperature and are programmable as well. You can control the thermostat from an app on your phone or check the temperature in your house at any time. These types of thermostats are often part of a whole-house control system which includes security, lights (indoor and outdoor), sprinklers, and thermostat.

With the right choice of the thermostat and a careful inspection of all the essential factors such as keeping track of your saving potential and making the correct and smart use of the thermostat options, you can save an enormous amount of energy and money too!

For more information on energy efficiency with your HVAC system, contact Good Deals Heating and Cooling at 215-947-1166.

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