Energy Solutions Center
Heating and Cooling
Honeywell 5-1-1 Day Programmable Thermostat
The 5-1-1 Thermostat is a very easy-to-use programmable thermostat with intuitive logic that responds to your choices and schedule for optimal comfort and energy savings. It lets you program weekdays separate from Saturday and Sunday.
The menu-driven programming makes it simple. The large, backlit display shows room temperature, set temperature and current time all at once. It features precise comfort control of +/-1°F for maximum comfort.
Price: $69.00
Complement your decor with this energy-efficient ceiling fan from Sea Gull Lighting.
Price: $152.50
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This mid-size fan has an updated Vornado design, including a base engineered for extra stability. The deep-pitched propellers will move air up to 70 feet, circulating all the air in the room, from anywhere in the room.
Price: $69.99
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Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 46% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling (source U.S. Department of Energy).
By combining proper equipment maintenance and upgrades with appropriate insulation, air sealing, and thermostat settings, you can cut your energy use for heating and cooling from 20% to 50% according the U.S. Department of Energy.
Heating and Cooling Tips:
- You can save as much as 10% a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back ten to fifteen percent for 8 hours. You can do this automatically by installing a programmable thermostat.
- Consider using a ceiling fan to spread the cooled air more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your energy use. Be sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room.
- Use a portable fan to circulate the air in a room, increasing comfort without setting your air conditioner thermostat to a colder setting than normal.
