Program Your Home for Energy Savings This Winter
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During the frigid winter months, heating bills
in many homes go through the roof. This winter will
be no exception as the U.S. Department of Energy predicts
increases in energy prices. Luckily, there are ways
homeowners can rein in heating costs.
By properly setting a programmable
thermostat, homeowners can reap significant energy savings.
However, recent Honeywell research indicates nearly
70 percent of homeowners who own programmable thermostats
find them too difficult to operate, and they lose out
on energy-saving benefits.
To eliminate this challenge and
enhance homeowners’ opportunities for lower energy
bills, Honeywell developed a programmable thermostat
called Vision that uses touch-screen technology -- similar
to the technology used in ATMs -- to prompt homeowners
through the programming process, making programming
nearly effortless.
To take full advantage of the
energy-saving benefits of programmable thermostats,
homeowners should turn their thermostats back 10 to
15 percent for eight hours, while away at work or sleeping
at night. This can result in savings of up to 10 percent
on annual energy bills.
“Our customers love the
Vision series of thermostats -- they are easy to use
and can be removed from the wall for convenient programming,”
says David Kahn of Kahn Air Conditioning, a California-based
company that provides heating and cooling solutions
to homeowners. “Our customers really appreciate
that the Vision thermostats automatically adjust for
daylight savings.”
In addition to using a programmable
thermostat, follow these U.S. Department of Energy tips
for saving energy dollars during the cold winter months:
* Use a programmable thermostat
to pre-set lower temperatures when you're sleeping or
at work. * Keep your window coverings open during the
day and closed at night. * Test your home for air leaks,
particularly at doors and windows to prevent heated
air from escaping. Weatherize those that are leaky.
* Install tight-fitting, insulating window shades on
windows that feel drafty after weatherizing.
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