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Programmable thermostats: electronic programmable thermostats can take the hassle out of saving energy by automatically raising or lowering temperature at night and when you're away.(Home and Yard: Reap the Savings)
Today's include built-in energy-saving programs designed to cut heating and cooling costs by up to 20 percent so you don't have to create those programs from scratch. But confusing controls on some can make it easy to burn more energy than you bargained for.
WHAT'S AVAILABLE
Major brands include CTC, Honeywell, Hunter, Lennox, Lux, Rite Temp, Robert Shaw, Trane, and White Rodgers, among others. You'll find two basic types:
Weekday/weekend models. These thermostats supply one energy-saving schedule for weekdays and one or two for weekends. While they limit the choices for those with varying schedules, they also reduce complexity. Price: about $30 to $120.
Seven-day models. These let you program a different energy-saving schedule for every day of the week. Price: about $50 to $300 or more.
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