Thermostats are the component of your heating and cooling system that allow you to set and regulate the temperature in your home. This has a direct impact on your monthly utility bills, which is why it’s important to know how to control the thermostat and which settings you should use. Below are a few of the costliest mistakes that homeowners make when programming their thermostats, and what you can do to avoid them. 

3 Ways You Shouldn’t Use Your Thermostat

1. Keeping the Thermostat at the Same Temperature

The main benefit of a programmable thermostat is that it allows you to program different settings throughout the day. Setting the thermostat to a lower temperature during winter while you’re at work or sleeping can help you save energy. Keeping it at one setting also makes it more difficult for your thermostat to maintain that temperature due to outdoor fluctuating temperatures.

2. Adjusting the Temperature Too Often

Turning your thermostat up and down frequently throughout the day is also a mistake. It forces your system to work harder to reach the desired temperature and consumes more energy. Program the thermostat to make adjustments every eight hours as opposed to five or six times throughout the day. 

3. Turning Up the Thermostat for Faster Heating

The thermostat does not control how quickly the furnace will heat your home — it only sets the final temperature. If you turn up the thermostat too high, this will waste energy, overheat your home, and drive up your monthly heating bills. 

To ensure your thermostat and heating and cooling system are functioning at peak performance, turn to the team at Combs Heating & Cooling. The family-owned company specializes in heating and cooling installation, repair and maintenance solutions for residential and commercial customers throughout Chillicothe, OH.  For more than 10 years, they have been dedicated to providing quality results and honest and upfront pricing. Call (740) 772-2233 to schedule an appointment with a technician or visit the website for information about their full suite of heating and cooling products and services.