When the temperature changes in your home or office, your furnace or air conditioner will come on.Setting your thermostat to adjust to different temperatures when you're away helps to save money on utility bills, according to energy experts.By programming your thermostat, you can save money and help to conserve energy.
Step 1: You can learn the differences between settings.
If your home has central heating and cooling, you will most likely have a central thermostat.Thermostats have many similar settings, including fan options, heating options and cooling options.
Step 2: Turn the fan on.
If you choose "on" you will be able to circulate air through the home without heating or cooling it.As long as the on option is engaged, the fan will run.The fan can only be engaged when the heat or air conditioning turns on.The on option for the fan is considered an energy waster since it will require a decent amount of energy to move that much air on a constant basis.Many people use the "on" option to flush air out of a house, if something burned while cooking and you want to circulate enough air to clear the smell.
Step 3: The air conditioner should be set.
Depending on your thermostat model, you can either have a small switch on the thermostat's faceplate or a cycle button to cycle between heating, cooling, and off options.pressing the button or moving the switch will get the system ready to cool the home.There is a number on the thermostat display.The ambient temperature in your home is this number.The up and down arrows on the thermostat can be used to set the temperature.You will see a different display number when you look at it.You will likely hear the system click as it turns on the air conditioning to lower the temperature in the house.When the internal temperature of the home is warmer than the set temperature, the system will turn itself off and only restart once again.The system can be turned off at any time with the same switch or button.
Step 4: The heat should be set.
Setting the heat for your thermostat is similar to setting the cooling option.You can use the same set of arrows you used to set the cooling temperature if you cycle through until you reach the heating temperature.The system won't run if the room temperature is warmer than the set temperature.If you live in an area prone to bitter cold weather, you may see an emergency heat setting on your thermostat.The setting corresponds to a separate electric heating unit in the home if the larger system breaks.It doesn't hurt to test the emergency heating option occasionally, but you should stick to the standard heat setting.
Step 5: The manual should be read.
The functions of all the thermostats are roughly the same, but they aren't universally operated.If your thermostat has a unique set of operations, you should keep the manual handy.
Step 6: Determine your schedule.
Track when you leave the house and are away for at least four hours.Take notes about your schedule for 7 days.
Step 7: Information on program time and date.
It is necessary to enter the current time and date into your thermostat.If you press the button, a clock will appear on the display for you to set the time and date.After each step, use the up and down arrows to set the items and press the same "set" or "day/time" button again.It is possible to enter the time as a twelve-hour increment or a twenty-four hour figure.It will follow the same process after the time and date if you set the day of the week.
Step 8: The set or program button is pressed.
You will be ready to program the thermostat's schedule once you have the date and time programmed.Some brands will have a program button, while others will require you to scroll past the time and date information multiple times.You will see a screen that tells you to set a wake time for weekday mornings.The system is already running if you set the time slightly before you wake up.Some thermostats will allow you to schedule weekdays and weekends separately, while others won't.The up and down arrows can be used to cycle through time.
Step 9: To set a temperature, press "set" or "program" again.
With the wake time set, you have to set the temperature.The temperature will start blinking if you press the respective button again.To find the temperature you want, use the up and down arrows.Some models will allow you to set a temperature range so that you don't have to reprogram the thermostat.It could prompt you to set a wake summer and winter temperature.When the ambient temperature is below a certain threshold, the system will heat up and when it is above another, it will cool down.
Step 10: The leave time and temperature should be set.
The time you leave for the day can be set by the thermostat with the "wake" time and temperature set.Most people set these temperatures much higher during the summer and lower in the winter to conserve energy and run the system less when no one is home.You can use the same process of hitting the "set" or "Program" button and the up and down hours to find the settings you want.If you don't want the system to run while you're away, you can set it to turn on at a temperature that your home will not reach.
Step 11: The return time and temperature should be set.
The time you return home during the week is what the thermostat will request.If you want to make sure that the home has reached the temperature when you arrive, you should set the time fifteen-to-thirty minutes before you get home.
Step 12: The time and temperature for sleep should be set.
The time you go to sleep at night is the fourth and final setting the thermostat will request.Raising or lowering the overnight temperature setting can save money and energy since many people open windows during the summer and pile on blankets in the winter.Wherever you set the temperature, it will stay until the wake time and temperature you have set for the following morning are known.
Step 13: For the weekend, repeat the process.
The thermostat will tell you to wake, leave, return, and sleep for the weekend once you finish setting the weekday schedule.In order to advance the menu and adjust the times and temperatures, keep using the "set" or "program" button and use the arrows.
Step 14: To initiate, press the run button.
Once you hit "set" or "Program" on the final weekend "sleep" settings, it will return you to the current day, time, and temperature.Some models have a button that you have to press to start.
Step 15: You can learn the settings on your smart thermostat.
There are 3-4 standard settings for smart thermostats.The red Mode button can be found on the top- left of the dial.You can choose between Heat, Cool, Heat/Cool, Off, and Eco.You can run the fan.Click the fan image on the top right to return to the home screen.Without cooling or heating it, this will circulate air throughout your home.The heat is on.Cool is controlling the air conditioner.You can run both at the same time to give your home a more personalized temperature.Eco sets the thermostat when you're out of the house.
Step 16: You can schedule your settings.
You can set the temperature in your home according to a schedule.The calendar image can be found on the bottom right of the thermostat dial.When you reach the date and time you want to set a new temperature, twist the dial.Click "New" when you tap the bottom of the dial.Pick your preferred time by twisting the dial to the left or right and then selecting the temperature you want.
Step 17: To program your smart thermostat, connect it to the internet.
You can program your thermostat via an app on your phone or computer.You can change the settings on the thermostat's home screen.Click your network and enter your password.
Step 18: The app can be used to program your thermostat.
To connect your thermostat to the app for the first time, you'll need to be at home.You need to download the app to your smart thermostat.You need to create an account to use a Nest thermostat.You can change your thermostat at home.Next, click on "Get Entry Key."The thermostat can be connected to the app with that key.If you want to enter the entry key, open your app and select "Settings."Click "continue without scanning."The entry key will be entered by the app.You can access your thermostat's home screen via the app when you're connected to the internet.
Step 19: You can set your thermostat to 78 F in the spring and summer.
It is possible to save energy and money by keeping your home in the high 70s.Get a few fans going if it's too hot.
Step 20: It's best to heat your home in the fall and winter.
The high 60s help you stay warm while saving energy.Staying at this temperature also helps you save money on your electric bill. If this feels a little cold at first, wear warmer clothes around the house and bundle up with some extra blankets at night.
Step 21: The temperature can be lowered by 1-2 degrees at night.
If you set your thermostat to 66 F, you can lower it to 19C.It can help you save money on your electric bill.
Step 22: You can raise the temperature to save money.
When you're out and about, try to raise it to 85 F.You don't have to spend money cooling off your home when you're not there.
Step 23: If you leave town during winter, the temperature should be 55 F.
You can cut costs on your electric bill with this temperature.It keeps your house warm so that you don't have to worry about the pipes freezing while you're gone.