lower your energy bill with a programmable thermostat
One of the most effective ways to save money on your energy bill is to install a programmable thermostat. They are a piece of cake to install and they can cut your bills dramatically.
When we bought our house 2 years ago, this was one of the first things we did...before we even moved in!
During the winter we have the thermostat set to 62 during the night, then it shoots up to 69 ten minutes before my alarm clock goes off. This way its nice and warm while we shower and get dressed. A few minutes before we leave, the temperature drops to 55. Fifteen minutes before we get home, the furnace kicks in and warms it up to 68.
We almost never have to adjust the temperature manually. We just let the thermostat do its job and we know that no energy is being wasted when we aren't home. The thermostat only cost $39.99, and it paid for itself in the first month or two.
For more money-saving tips, check out my eBook Saving 101
When we bought our house 2 years ago, this was one of the first things we did...before we even moved in!
During the winter we have the thermostat set to 62 during the night, then it shoots up to 69 ten minutes before my alarm clock goes off. This way its nice and warm while we shower and get dressed. A few minutes before we leave, the temperature drops to 55. Fifteen minutes before we get home, the furnace kicks in and warms it up to 68.
We almost never have to adjust the temperature manually. We just let the thermostat do its job and we know that no energy is being wasted when we aren't home. The thermostat only cost $39.99, and it paid for itself in the first month or two.
For more money-saving tips, check out my eBook Saving 101
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