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A Programmable Thermostat Boosts Savings, But Only If You Follow 3 Steps

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: March 1, 2012

A programmable thermostat can put you in the driver’s seat of your home comfort system, giving you more control over how much energy your HVAC system consumes and boosting your

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Home HVAC Systems: Understanding Them Can Maximize Savings

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: January 17, 2012

Your home HVAC system, which consists of the thermostat, the furnace and A/C, and the ductwork, consumes a lot of energy. Making changes to upgrade the efficiency of each will

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Top Programmable Thermostat Practices That Boost Energy Savings

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: December 29, 2011

Programmable thermostats provide many benefits to households. The programming function helps save energy and reduces the cost of running a heating and cooling system. In the South Bay, Peninsula and Santa

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Going On Vacation? Program Your Thermostat Before You Leave, And You’ll Have More To Spend On That Trip

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: August 11, 2011

Even in a mild climate like the South Bay, heating and air conditioning costs can eat away at your disposable income.  And there’s nothing worse than paying a normal-sized monthly

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Save Money At The Push Of A Button With A Programmable Thermostat

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: June 23, 2011

Installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest ways to lower your utility bills right away. They are easy to program and can be used to lower your energy

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Whole-House Energy Savings For Silicon Valley Homeowners

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 28, 2011

Local residents here in the South Bay, peninsula and Santa Cruz area are understandably concerned with saving energy and keeping their household budget under control. Energy Star has provided a

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Programmable Thermostats Have Features Way Beyond Temperature Controls

By Cindy Faulkner | Published: April 19, 2011

Homeowners normally look to programmable thermostats for good reason: The units provide complete comfort control for their homes and families while saving energy and money on utility bills. In fact, programmable

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