I wanted to save money, but I didn’t want to constantly be changing the thermostat settings
While the HVAC professional was servicing my HVAC system, I stopped him and asked him for some tips on energy saving. My HVAC system wasn’t old by society’s standards, but it was young either and I felt like I was paying more than normal for my monthly utility bills. I didn’t have much to compare it to, but I thought that the HVAC professional could help me out. He gave me two tips and one of them I was already doing. First, he said that I needed to continue having my HVAC system serviced at least twice per year. HVAC professionals were certified to keep HVAC systems running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Secondly, he suggested that I lower the thermostat settings when I wasn’t in the house and at nighttime. If I was setting the thermostat to run my furnace at 68 degrees during the daytime, then I should set it at least 5 degrees lower during the evenings and while I was away. In doing so, I would keep my house warm without causing my furnace to run hard. When I was ready to return home, I could adjust the thermostat back to 68 degrees so I was comfortable. I liked this idea, but I thought it was a lot of work. I wanted to save money, but I didn’t want to constantly be changing the thermostat settings. When the HVAC professional heard this, he suggested that I program the thermostat to match the pattern of my life. I thought this was an excellent idea and I couldn’t believe I couldn’t’ think of it myself.