{"id":1951,"date":"2012-11-30T19:31:45","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T19:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/blog\/?p=313"},"modified":"2017-01-09T15:01:52","modified_gmt":"2017-01-09T15:01:52","slug":"programmable-thermostats-reduce-heating-and-cooling-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/programmable-thermostats-reduce-heating-and-cooling-costs","title":{"rendered":"Programmable Thermostats Reduce Heating and Cooling Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Although specific features vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, most programmable thermostats also allow you to adjust your home\u2019s heating and cooling system to run more efficiently during long absences, like times when you\u2019re away on vacation.\u00a0 Many also alert you when it\u2019s time to change your filter, and some allow you to adjust and monitor your heating and cooling system remotely using a computer or smart phone.<\/p>\n<p>Basic programmable thermostats are available from around $35 while more advanced models, with more features can cost significantly more.\u00a0 Full-featured models are available from around $50 to $100, but the savings can definitely justify the one-time cost.\u00a0 Energy Star estimates that installing a <a href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/thermostats.html\">programmable thermostat<\/a> can shave about $180 off or your annual energy costs.<\/p>\n<p>Making the switch from a basic, manual model to a programmable thermostat is a fairly simple process that can be performed by most do-it-yourselfers or by a qualified <a href=\"https:\/\/hvac.appturemarket.com\/metro_backup\/\">heating and air conditioning repair company<\/a>. 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