10 > Automate Your Heating and Cooling

You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by about 15 percent with a programmable thermostat. It automatically keeps the temperature at a comfortable level when you're home, but switches to an energy-saving level when you're away or asleep. Programmable thermostats are available from home centers and hardware stores for $25 to $100. The higher-priced models provide more programming options.

Automatically adjust your home's temperature settings and install a programmable thermostat. Visit the Family Handyman Real Life Home Repair Web site for instructions on how to install it yourself.

• Programmable thermostats can automatically adjust your home's temperature settings.
  
  
• Programmable thermostats are more accurate than standard thermostats, keeping your home more comfortable.
  
  
• When used properly, they will save your home up to $150 per year.
  
  
• They use less energy and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy production.
  
  
• Programmable thermostats are generally affordable.

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