For years, homeowners have been faced with the dilemma: should we leave our thermostats on or off over long vacations? Although you don’t want to return home to a meat locker with frozen pipes, running you’re HVAC the entire time can result in a gargantuan utility bill. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose!
The experts at Precision Heating & Air can help you find a safe and comfortable median based on your unique needs. Continue reading for a few alternatives to solutions for your home in Dallas, Hiram, Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Douglasville.
Should You Turn Your HVAC On or Off During Long Vacations?
Turning your heating off entirely means your home will be largely subject to the external environment. Although this may not be a big deal for well-insulated, smaller apartments with neighbors, warming a medium or large house up to a comfortable level will take a significant output of energy. Instead, it’s best to set your manual thermostat to 61. At this temperature, you can protect your pipes from freezing as well as the development of any mildew issues.
The Gift of a Programmable Thermostat
With the convenience of a programmable thermostat, you can enjoy the ability of features like setting timers that allow your home to automatically shift between temperatures at various times throughout the day of your choosing. Many connected programmable thermostats will even allow you to change the temperature in your home through an app on your smartphone.
These features are crucial in areas like Acworth, Kennesaw, and Douglasville where the weather can sometimes be unpredictable. The days of worrying about what your thermostat might be doing while you’re away over with a smart thermostat from Precision Heating & Air.
Tips for Programming a Thermostat
Programmable thermostats aren’t just for when you’re on vacation. They can save you time, money, and headaches by just establishing a schedule for something most wouldn’t bother to do otherwise. A few tips for programming your thermostat include:
- Reducing your heat or air conditioning about a half hour before you leave home each day to preserve energy.
- Setting a timer to lower the heating or cooling by about an hour before you go to sleep each night. (This is enough time for you to fall asleep without really noticing the difference.)
- Set a timer to increase the heat or cooling levels about thirty minutes before you wake up again, so you can wake up to a warm and comfortable home.
Contact the Experts at Precision Heating & Air
Serving Dallas, Hiram, Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Douglasville
When it comes to meeting your heating and cooling needs, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. What works well for one family may not cut someone else. As a result, we help our customers develop viable, one-of-a-kind solutions based on their unique needs and habits. For instance, while a programmable thermostat may work well for some, many families prefer the connected ability of a smart thermostat.
The experts at Precision Heating & Air can help you develop the best heating and cooling solution for your unique needs — whether you’re across the country, in town, or across the world.
Contact Precision Heating & Air today by calling (770) 758-4552 or completing our online contact form.
