Managing your thermostat is one of the easiest and most economical ways to control your energy costs. The lower the temperature is set for heating and the higher for cooling, the more energy you save and the lower your costs. Try these tips to create a comfortable environment in your home and reduce your energy costs:
- Set your thermostats at 21° C (70° F) (for heating) and 26° C (78° F) (for cooling) — these are the optimal temperatures for comfort and energy efficiency.
- Set your thermostats back for heating or up for cooling overnight or when you're not home. It doesn't take more money to heat your home back up and you can save as much as 10 per cent on your annual energy bill.
- If you don't want to remember to raise or lower your thermostats, try a setback or programmable thermostat — it will do the work for you automatically.
- Check, clean and calibrate your thermostat periodically to ensure it is accurate and working well.