Reasons Why You Should Consider a Programmable Thermostat For Electric Heaters
Simply put, you can save money on your heating bills by having your thermostat reset to a lower temperature when you are asleep or away from home. With a programmable thermostat you can do this automatically without sacrificing comfort.
With a programmable thermostat, you can adjust the times you turn on the heating according to a pre- set schedule. Programmable thermostats can store and repeat multiple daily settings (4 or more temperature settings a day) that you can manually override without affecting the rest of the daily or weekly program.
According to the Energy.gov, you can save as much as 10% a year on heating by simply turning your thermostat back 7°-10°F for 8 hours a day from its normal setting. The percentage of savings from setback is greater for buildings in milder climates than for those in more severe climates.
You can easily save energy in the winter by setting the thermostat to 68°F while you are awake and setting it lower while you are asleep or away from home.
Although thermostats can be adjusted manually, programmable thermostats will avoid any discomfort by returning temperatures to normal before you wake or return home.
The lower the interior temperature, the slower the heat loss. So the longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more energy you save, because your house has lost less energy than it would have at the higher temperature.
MORE REASONS TO CONSIDER
CUSTOMIZE ZONES
If you have multiple heaters within your home, each with a programmable thermostat, you can really help increase the energy efficiency of your home. Not only can this help save money but you can also feel comfortable in every part of your home. Simply program the schedule for each individual room, based on how often that rom is used and heat only when someone is in the space.
CONTROL THE TEMPERATURE REMOTELY
If you have a wifi-enabled programmable thermostat or smart thermostat, such as Hoot WiFi, you can change the temperature of your home wherever you have internet access. This can be of great use if you are staying somewhere longer than expected or need to change the temperature while at work, or even if you have a remote cabin or vacation property.