With energy costs increasing every year, homeowners are becoming more conscientious about conserving energy and minimizing its use around the house. A lot of the excess cost can be attributed to heating the home during the winter months as well as cooling down during the summer. Smart Thermostats are designed to help you save heating energy and cut back on these unnecessary fees. As you conveniently program the temperature of your household all year round, use the following energy saving tips:

Scheduling

Knowing your household’s daily routine and activities will help you determine how to effectively adjust your smart thermostat. Make note of your family’s comfort levels throughout the day and customize the temperature settings accordingly. With "Nest", Ontario Consumers Home Services’ Smart Thermostat, your schedule can be automatically programmed and will ultimately lower your energy bills by up to 20%. With "Auto-Away," Nest automatically turns to an energy-efficient "Away" temperature when you’re gone. "Auto-Away" works in 90% of homes, even if your Nest is in a spot you don’t pass on your way out the door.

Avoid excessive use of "hold" feature

You might reconsider making frequent use of the "hold" feature on your programmable thermostat once you realize how much energy you can save. By setting the thermostat to a comfortable home temperature once it goes into "away" mode, you will drastically increase your savings.

Make use of other energy saving methods

Dressing for warm or cold weather even inside your home can help you enjoy the benefits of energy saving. In combination with your smart thermostat, wearing temperature appropriate clothing and using ceiling fans around the house can make energy saving a lot easier for your family. To avoid turning the heating and cooling on, keep windows closed during the winter months and wear layers. In the summer, place a fan in rooms where you feel the most heat or are directly affected by sunlight

Ontario Consumers Home Services Nest Smart Thermostat runs off Wi-Fi and is compatible with any Smart Phone or Smart Device to allow you easy access to have full control of temperature settings when you’re not home. Contact Ontario Consumers Home Services for a free in-home estimate for easy and affordable installation as part of our "Rent and Relax" program.

About Ontario Consumers Home Services:

Ontario Consumers Home Services is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company providing energy efficient home comfort products including water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners, and HVAC equipment. Ontario Consumers is committed to installing the latest green technology, including Energy Star high efficiency water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners that save on your energy costs. They also offer various other products for your home comfort needs such as water softeners, water filters, air filters and humidifiers.