Eric says...

Programmable Thermostats can save you $$

The right temperature inside a home depends largely on who is there at the time, and when no one is in the home, the right temperature can be significantly lower than a conventional "living area" temperature. Many homeowners however fail to adjust their thermostats when they leave their home because it's too much work, they forget, or they don't want to return to a cold home.

Installing a programmable thermostat in your home reduces your energy consumption anywhere from 5% to up to 15%. It works by automatically turning down the heat while you’re not at home or while you’re asleep.

While you could achieve the same effect by manually turning the heat up and down yourself, the thermostat does the work for you automatically – and it doesn’t forget!

Budget tip: Install a programmable thermostat in your home this winter and stop paying to heat your empty (or sleeping) house. If you already have one, then program it appropriately to start lowering your utility bills today.