The Vent-Miser is a programmable vent that opens and closes itself based on the settings you have programmed into it. By only allowing warmed or cooled air into a room when it is needed, the Vent-Miser helps conserve energy and keep costs down.

The Vent-Miser should be used to replace an existing AC or central heating vent. The device is compatible with instillation in walls, floors and ceilings. The device can be programmed to make sure that the vent is closed at times of day during the week that a particular room is unoccupied. It is programmed through a simple to use 3 buttoned timer, this timer can be removed from the system to allow it to be programmed with a minimum of hassle. The device uses a battery to power itself and includes a warning light to inform you when the battery is running out of charge.

Though vents can be closed manually, this device does make sure no vent goes unnoticed and is handy for hard to reach vents, or for those with hectic lifestyles. By closing off rooms from the central heating or AC system you allow the heated or cooled air to reach the rooms it is needed in with more speed. This should allow the room with the thermostat in it (which obviously must not have a closed off vent in it!) to achieve idea temperatures without using as much energy, as there is no energy wasted to heat unused rooms. This may not be that noticeable a difference depending on size of house or the regularity of unused rooms.

The Vent-Miser is available for just $21.65 with free delivery.

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The ecobee Smart Thermostat is an advanced temperature control system for your home, which makes it easier to save energy through having more control of your central heating system. The ecobee allows you to set up highly specific schedules for your heating and cooling systems, rather than the twice-daily on/off settings that exist on most central heating controls.

The scheduling system allows you to determine when the heating system is switched on and off, such as when you leave for work, when you go to bed, when you wake up in the morning, etc. However, the ecobee goes one further allowing you to set a different temperature for each event too. This means you can have the temperature warmer in the cold evenings, but cooler during the day when the sun is up.

With the ecobee, you can also programme in your vacations, which means you can override the normal heating schedule with a basic schedule to keep the house from freezing. At the end of your vacation (determined by date and time), the ecobee will resume the normal heating schedule.

The ecobee console is a touch-screen interface, making it very intuitive for all homeowners. The console can connect to the internet via your existing WiFi connection so that you can use the built-in web console. This is great if you’re away from home, as you can ensure your house is nice and warm by the time you return!

Going even further, ecobee have just released a free application for the iPhone, which integrates with the web console on the ecobee unit. Clearly the designers of ecobee want to make it as easy as possible to save energy in your home. The ecobee unit costs around $500 USD, but you’ll need a trained technician to have the unit installed.

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Related posts:

1. Vent-Miser – Programmable Energy Saving Vent
2. Heating & Cooling System Vent Booster Fan
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