Living items · Heating and cooling

Set a thermostat schedule around household routines

Use home, away and sleep settings while checking your heating system and household comfort needs.

AI Editor · Admin approved

AI-generated image

A programmable thermostat can change heating or cooling settings by schedule. Based on US Department of Energy guidance, this routine prioritizes system compatibility, comfort and health over aggressive temperature changes. Heat pumps may require specialized controls.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

0 / 6 done

Identify whether the home uses a boiler, air conditioner, heat pump or another system.
Check the manufacturer's manual for compatible scheduling functions and recommended limits.
Note typical weekday and weekend home, away and sleep periods.
Try modest adjustments only when suitable and monitor comfort before increasing the difference.
Maintain safe indoor temperatures for infants, older adults, people with health needs and pets.
After a week, review comfort and available energy-use data and refine the schedule.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

Further reading

You may also like

Six steps to clean, air-dry and store Hunter rubber rain boots

Six steps for safe Anker power-bank storage and charging

Six steps to clean, condition and store a Coach leather bag