Want a quick fix for your high utility bills? A simple, do it yourself project, could save you a lot of money every single month! Programmable thermostat

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Do your part to save energy and keep your utility bills down each and every month. Installing a programmable thermostat is really a no-brainer. They are relatively inexpensive, they are not hard to install, and the pay-off is pretty close to a median. Here's the deal, you can save 10% of your yearly utility bill just by turning the temperature down in the winter and up in the summer. It's an easy thing to forget so why not let the thermostat do the thinking for you? It'll cost you between 30 and 100 bucks for each one you buy. You can set them to adjust the temperature when you are asleep or at work or on vacation. If you do this you'll be saving close to $200 each year with no hard work on your part. In the winter a good guide to set the temperature to 68 degrees. Each degree above 68 will increase your heating costs about 3%. Set the thermostat lower at night, pile on a few extra blankets and start reducing your home heating costs immediately. In the summer a good guide is to keep your thermostat set at 78 degrees. Every degree lower than 78 will add 5% to your cooling costs. With a programmable thermostat your air conditioner won't work as hard while you're at work and you can set the thermostat to begin cooling your home right before you get home for the day. When you're shopping for programmable thermostats make sure to get one with the Energy star logo. They have pre-programmed settings that will help you conserve even more energy. Most models also come with settings that allow you to program weekdays and weekends differently. Investing in a programmable thermostat is just one simple way to do your part. You'll conserve energy and reduce your home heating and cooling cost just as soon as it's installed.