HEATING / COOLING: Is it easy to install a programmable thermostat?
November 13, 2007
Do you use a programmable thermostat in your home? Or do you use one of those ancient-looking round thermostats with the little slide lever on the bottom? The kind that you push all the way to the right, or all the way to the left depending on how cold or hot you are. You know, the same kind that you leave in the ”On” position when you drive off to work? If you haven’t done so, please look into a programmable thermostat. Among many other great features, you can schedule when they turn “On” and when they turn “Off”. You can purchase one at your local Home Depot, Ace Hardware, or Lowes for under $25, and they can save you $$ — before or after you remodel.
Programmable thermostats are also easy to install. If you don’t believe us, Ed Begley, Jr. and the Home Depot Eco Option environmental program created this short video to show you how:
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This was actually one of the first things that we did when we bought our house. At the time, it wasn’t so much for the energy efficiency as it was to make sure that the heater kicked on just before we woke up in the morning so that we weren’t freezing. We liked it so much that it became our defacto house-warming gift. I must have given out at least 5 or 6 of them over the last few years. Super easy to install, makes the house more comfortable, saves money and helps reduce energy consumption!