Importance of Thermostats

Modern homeowners enjoy many conveniences not available until the past few decades. Many we take for granted that our ancestors would have never thought possible; indoor plumbing, refrigeration, and heating/cooling to name a few. We no longer have to worry about maintaining heat all night long by burning wood in a stove or fireplace. We can simply utilize our thermostat to maintain a pleasant temperature both day and night. Regardless of the outside temperature, a thermostat will maintain an indoor temperature to the setting of your choice. This marvel of technology also keeps your home at that same temperature setting whether you are home or not. Thermostat and propane usage have a direct correlation to several different variables. The first is the outside temperature, and what your inside thermostat is set to. For example, if your thermostat for your heating system is set to 68 degrees, and the outside temperature is 30 degrees, then your system is going to run until the inside temperature reaches 68 degrees. When the temperature drops inside, the system will again turn on in an effort to maintain the temperature set on the thermostat. Another factor in propane usage in conjunction with the thermostat is the square footage of the structure that is being heated. If your home has a large square footage, and the thermostat is set to a higher temperature, then propane usage will be more. In our climate in the North Carolina mountains, weather patterns can change drastically within just a few days (or hours) time. Propane usage can vary in changing weather patterns. This is why Blue Ridge Propane prefers to put all of our customers on our regular route, so that their tanks can be monitored on a monthly basis, and filled as needed, regardless of changes in the weather. Be a smart and efficient homeowner, and manage your thermostat temperature.