Save Money This Summer with Your Thermostat

It’s summer in West Seattle, and the temperatures have been hot! The hotter it gets in your home, the more we turn to appliances and gadgets to keep us cool. But with all of this electronic usage, the higher our energy bills tend to be. If you’re looking for a simple solution to bringing your energy costs down this summer without sacrificing comfort, then it’s time to take a look at your thermostat. Most home or property owners don’t pay any mind to their thermostat in summertime, but they’re missing out on an excellent cost saving method. 

When you think about the temperature in your home, there are only certain times of the day where it really has an impact on you. The best way to optimize your thermostat usage and maximize your savings is to raise and lower the temperature depending on the time of day and if you’re at home. Keeping that in mind, here are a few ways that monitoring your thermostat and managing the temperature at specific times will help you save.

• Raise the thermostat temperature when you are not at home

When you are not at home, it doesn’t make sense to keep a fan running or to have your cooling system working overtime to cool down an empty house. By keeping the temperature set in the mid to high 80’s, you’ll give your cooling system a break and your home will still be manageable to hang out in after you return and wait for the cool air to turn back on. 

• Lower the temperature when you are sleeping

At night, the ideal temperature that you should turn your thermostat to is between 68-72 degrees fahrenheit. As your body rests, you’re using less energy and by setting the temperature to this comfortable setting night after night, it promotes a better sleeping environment.

• Keep the temperature up while you’re at home

It might not seem like it makes much sense, but you should set the temperature higher than you’d think while you are at home. The ideal range is 78 degrees to 82 degrees fahrenheit. Depending on personal preference, you’ll need to find the right temperature within this range that is the most comfortable for you and your family. Once you find the perfect temperature, you’ll be able to maintain your comfortability and energy efficiency. 

To start practicing these cost saving techniques at home, all you’ll need to do is to remember to set your thermostat manually when you’re at home, away from home, or at night when you’re sleeping. Many modern thermostats allow you to preset temperatures for certain hours or days of the week, making these cost saving techniques even easier. 

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