Comments on: How to Install a Programmable Thermostat

By: Programmable Thermostat | Energy Tip of the Day

Programmable Thermostat | Energy Tip of the Day — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:35:28 +0000

[...] provide my own step by step how-to, check out a blog I regularly follow – FrugalDad.com . In this post , the FrugalDad gives you the instructions to install your own programmable thermostat and start [...]

By: Thermostat Setting For Winter Nights | Frugal Dad

Thermostat Setting For Winter Nights | Frugal Dad — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:36:36 +0000

[...] few months ago I installed a programmable thermostat. During winter days, particularly when it is mild (above 50 degrees), we set the thermostat to [...]

By: Stephani

Stephani — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:37:17 +0000

I have a property we can’t sell so we are renting it as a vacation rental until we can find a long term renter. Right away, I found that no one will be the least bit conscientious about the A/C temp. They had windows & doors open and the A/C was set at 65*. Needless to say I was not happy about that, nor was I happy about the slobs throwing wet towels every where on my new wooden floors and antique dressers. So in the future to avoid this rudeness, I plan to install a thermostat that I can program, however I want one that is not re-programmable by anyone else. What do you recommend? I was thinking some thing that has a code, I’d hate to lock it but I will if I have to.

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Reader Giveaway: $100 Home Depot Gift Card Stocking Stuffer | Frugal Dad — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:02:38 +0000

[...] for yourself and invest in household items that help reduce utility bills all year long such as programmable thermostats, CFL bulbs, or low-flow shower [...]

By: elmer

elmer — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:25:43 +0000

i want to know the stpes about installing a heat pump thermostat with e-heat.
i checked some models, but i do not understand about take out or not the jumper in the new thermostat.
thanks , elmer

By: Tailes

Tailes — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:26:17 +0000

I’m not a frugal dad, but am a frugal mom! I purchased the Honeywell 5.1.1 also and just installed it. I was afraid of the electrical but read that these are low voltage. I’m happy to say that it seems to work correctly – furnace starts and stops according to temperature setting. Can’t wait to see if it really saves money this winter.

By: 29 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter | Frugal Dad

29 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Winter | Frugal Dad — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:01:21 +0000

[...] Install a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats allow you to automatically create a heating/cooling schedule for your [...]

By: 50 Frugal Things You Aren't Doing | The Wisdom Journal

50 Frugal Things You Aren't Doing | The Wisdom Journal — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 05:03:21 +0000

[...] thermostat. Controlling costs in your home is a great way to pad your bank account, and you can do it by yourself! 29. Putting in CFL light bulbs to save energy (and money). CFL’s not only use less energy [...]

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Weekly Round-Up Football Season is Here Edition — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:07:11 +0000

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By: Rob O.

Rob O. — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:37:23 +0000

I replaced our ancient rotary dial style thermostat to the very same model you used almost 2 years ago and it has been great! I had started thinking about doing this several years ago and I regret that I was intimidated enough by this that I procrastinated. It’s an incredibly simple project and you’ll recoup the expense of the new thermostat in no time at all.