Raise your thermostat by three degrees this summer to save around 20% on your cooling costs. If you spend $1000 each summer just for cooling, like I do, that works out to a savings of $200.
You may ask, "How do you know?" Good question — I know because I used the handy thermostat calculator offered by Energy Guide. Normally, I would link directly to the calculator, but the calculator requires you to enter your ZIP code first. So if you click the link, scroll down to the fifth calculator, enter your ZIP code, and get started. It will ask you a series of questions about your house, where your thermostats are set currently, and where you are considering setting your thermostats.
According to this calculator, if I adjust my thermostats from 72°F to 75°F this summer, I will save $200 — which works out to 20% of my annual cooling cost.
Save 20% On Your A/C By Raising Your Thermostat Three Degrees
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You can save even more if you raise your thermostat by 5 to 10 degrees. You can do this without compromising your comfort level if you have Ceiling Fans that are capable of moving enough air to offset the higher thermostat setting.
With that said, it is important to note that ceiling fans do not change the temperature in a room, they simply produce a breeze which creates a wind chill effect. So a ceiling fan that produces the most substantial breeze while using the least amount of energy is going to be your best "Green" choice.
Emerson Electric has recently introduced the ultimate "ECO Friendly" ceiling fan called the Midway Eco. The Midway Eco represents a breakthrough in ceiling fan performance proving to be over 300% more efficient than other fans according to comparison methods established by the EPA. Read more about the Emerson Midway Eco Ceiling Fan here!