I just installed a programmable thermostat -

[KitchenWitch]

How much do you think we will save in energy costs, using the typical settings on it?

[NMDemDist2]

1. in soCal?

$3 a month

:rofl:



since the weather there only varies 5 degrees in a year








I'm so bad... :spank:

[KitchenWitch]

2. I am thinking it will make a dent in my A/C bill this summer.

:spank:

[NMDemDist2]

3. ok seriously, when we replaced the unit on the roof in PHX and put in a

programmable thermostat we saved almost half BUT that was a new unit with a 14 SEER rating

with older units, it's important not to let the temp vary too wildly. they aren't as efficient as the new ones and you'll end up spending more trying to bring it back to where you want it than you spent leaving it set at the highest temp you can comfortably stand (78-80 is my range)

[KitchenWitch]

4. I believe our unit is less than 5 years old.

[NMDemDist2]

5. in that case you can probably vary it about 10 degrees off your comfort

level.

but you are at home most of the time, when you plan on setting it back?

[KitchenWitch]

6. Actually I plan on having it turned way up at night (we can open windows)

and set at about 84 during the day.