Tip for reducing electric bills

[MTAS]

I was a doubter of this, but am a believer after nearly a year. We live in the Tampa area, about 2000 sq ft living space. We installed a small window unit in our bedroom which we run at 68* from about 930pm to 7am every day. The rest of the house is kept at 80* (it's just us) unless we have guests, then we'll drop it to 77* or so. After nearly a year, the difference in the amount of energy used is pretty noticeable!

 

[isthatguy]

I was going to post mine, but my electric website only has pay bill option. cant view usage.. dumb

 

[Boy]

Can someone elaborate on what they keep there thermostat settings programmed for throughout the day.

 

[isthatguy]

80* all day all night.

There is a nice thermostat called neat that I will get one day $250$ ouch. but you can controll it wirelessly and it learns how and when you change the temp and starts adjusting automaticcaly.. supposed to really help save on energy cost

 

[Boy]

Even with ceiling fans, isn't 80 to hot?

 

[Fullboogie]

I've got programmable thermostats upstairs and downstairs. They go up to 80 during the day, and right before we get home they kick down to 75.

 

[isthatguy]

Even with ceiling fans, isn't 80 to hot?

not at all. if it feels to hot for you, then try 79, then 78.. but 80 and when I go in a room I turn the ceiling fan on. feels very nice, sometimes I turn the fan off because it gets chilly. lol.

 

[skwerl]

I've kept mine at 79 for the last 4-5 years. I work outside so coming home to 79 feels great. If I turn it down any lower then I need a blanket over me when I go to bed.