Adjusting The Thermostat Based on the Season: Three Tips
Saving Energy By Monitoring The Thermostat In many homes, staying comfortable in any season or weather depends greatly on adjusting heat or air flow with the thermostat. But is there a proper way to utilize the thermostat? Below are three green ways to use the thermostat and reduce excess energy: 1) Adjust before leaving : Not adjusting the thermostat before leaving the house for a long period of time, for work, trips, or appointments, is one of the easiest ways to waste energy. Adjust the thermostat to a few degrees higher or lower (depending on the season) when leaving the house or even turn the thermostat off completely. 2) Find a comfortable setting : Instead of cranking up the heat or air conditioning, try to find a setting that is personally comfortable. For instance, a person may just turn on their air conditioning set at 70 degrees. However, that same person may still feel comfortable and cool in a home that is 74 degrees. Finding a comfortabl...