Thermostats are a very important part of your overall home efficiency plan. Since thermostats are essentially the gateway between your home and your HVAC system, it's important to make sure they're in proper working order and that they're programmed well. When your thermostat is properly programmed, it can use standardized amounts of energy while you're home and use a little less energy when you're not. Since you can time it to your work schedule, the system becomes automated and can automatically turn on or off depending on your schedule. This can have untold impacts on your overall energy savings. The issue is that the program needs to be properly set. Many homeowners have a hard time working through the user interface on thermostats. This is because the user interface is so different than what most people are used to with consumer electronics. When you have your thermostat serviced and programmed by a qualified technician, you're making sure that you're getting the maximum benefit out of your device. This is great for your energy savings and even better for your wallet in the long run.