What is the advantage of using a programmable thermostat?
Due to the great level of control with a programmable thermostat, these units are highly energy efficient and thus allow you to save money on heating and cooling bills. For example, if no one will be in a given space from 9am to 5pm, a programmable thermostat can be set to lower the temperature at 9 am and bring it back up at 4.30pm, so the space reaches a comfortable temperature before you return. In contrast, a non-programmable thermostat may either be left on during this time period, wasting energy and money, or left off, meaning that you get home to an uncomfortably hot or cold room.
