Outdoor temperatures are dropping, and your indoor comfort is under attack!  With the right programmable thermostat for your heating system, you can win the war on domicile shivers, and you might even enjoy some of the lingering consequences!

1. Save money
A programmable thermostat or control system can save you as much as $180 every year in energy costs when properly programmed.¹ 

2. Time is in your favor
Using a programmable thermostat or control system, you can set your indoor preference according to a pre-set schedule.² As a guide, you may want to pre-set lower temperatures when you are at work or away from your home for extended periods of time. Others like to establish a pre-set temperature for the overnight hours.

3. Set it and forget it 
Wouldn’t it be nice to set it, forget it, and stay warm and cozy while at home!  Resist urges to override the pre-programmed settings. When you continually adjust your thermostat settings, you may use more energy and end up paying more on your energy bill.³ 

4. Remote Connectivity
Certain thermostats and control systems can be accessed by internet-connected devices. This allows you to control the temperature in your home from wherever there is an internet connection.

5. Comfort Control
Everyone may have a difference of opinion of what setting is a “normal” temperature. The best temperature settings for your family are the ones that make you and your family comfortable! 

By pre-programming temperatures that align with your lifestyle and preferences, you can create the indoor environment that makes you most comfortable. 



This article was included in the 2017 Fall/Winter Good Life Magazine.

1, 3 "A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling." August 2009. Energy Star. <www.energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/HeatingCoolingGuide%20FINAL_9-4-09.pdf>.
2 Thermostats. n.d. <www.energy.gov/energysaver/thermostats>.