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Programmable Thermostats
Programmable thermostats are a wonderful
way to save yourself money each month, and live each day
in a comfortable environment by automatically having your
temperature adjusted. By adjusting the temperature setting
for you, programmable thermostats maintain the highest or
lowest required temperatures during your sleep and when
you are away. Also, this technology pays for itself over
the course of several years.
Traditional thermostats must be manually
adjusted to change the indoor air temperature. Often people
forget to adjust the thermostat when they are leaving or
going to sleep. Programmable thermostats will remember for
you.
Programmable thermostats have several unique
features. Depending on the unit that you purchase, your
thermostat will either have some or all of these features:
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Liquid crystal temperature displays
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Back-up battery packs
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Storing and repeating multiple daily
settings
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Controlling dampers that are set in
ductwork, sending cool or warm air to needed areas
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Adjusting heating or air conditioning
turn-on times
There are several different types of automatic
and programmable thermostats to select from. Prices will
vary from around $35 to $200. Electromechanical thermostats
(EM) are generally the cheapest to come by. They work best
for households that follow a regular routine each day. Other
options include digital thermostats, hybrid thermostats,
and occupancy and light sensing thermostats.
Keep in mind, the location of your thermostat
can affect its performance and efficiency. You want to make
sure that you have easy access to your thermostat, but it
is recommended to keep it away from direct sunlight, windows
and doorways. Also, make sure that the unit you are purchasing
is compatible with the electrical wiring found in your current
unit.
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