A couple of weeks ago, I finally worked up the courage to replace our old crank-the-dial, manually-operated, & inefficient Trane thermostat with a new eco-friendly Honeywell programmable digital thermostat. I’ve wanted to do this for some time now, but was a little intimidated about the whole thing…
Turns out, it couldn’t have been easier. This model was about $65, features a nice Indiglo-style backlight; big, easy-to-read display; and allows 4 schedule changes for Monday thru Friday and another 4 each for Saturday & Sunday. Y’know, all the whiz-bang stuff that any gadget-lovin’, techie dude would want…
Been thinking about doing this yourself? Hesitate no longer! You’ll be helping the environment and your wallet — you can likely recoup the expense of the new thermostat within a few months thanks to lower energy bills. And it’s a very straight-forward swap that even a rookie homeowner can tackle. Read more about the steps required at DIY Network’s Guide to Installing a Digital Thermostat.