Let your thermostat save you money this summer!

You may find that your thermostat is a valuable tool when it comes to summer energy efficiency. Here are summer energy-saving tips that use your thermostat to your benefit:

• Set your thermostat to the warmest temperature that you still find comfortable. The less difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the less your A/C has to work. A few degrees difference can have a major effect on your energy budget.

• When you’re away from home, set your thermostat to a higher temperature. You can enjoy the energy savings without sacrificing comfort. A good guideline is to increase the thermostat 5 to 10 degrees warmer than you typically do over the course of the day without reaching above 85 degrees. This is the perfect compromise between saving energy and protecting everything inside your home.

• Resist the urge to set your thermostat to a low setting when you first turn it on. You won’t actually cool your house any faster, and you will likely use more energy than necessary.

• Try to  super cool your home. Program  your thermostat to a very low temperature a few hours before dawn. Then set it to turn off your ac until early or mid-afternoon when temperatures rise closer to the upper edge of comfort.

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Strategies like raising your thermostat setting when you’re at the office or super cooling your home work best if you have a smart programmable thermostat. Sylvan Electric can install a programmable thermostat that works for you! Call us today for a free quote at 825-706-4006!