Thermostat Control to cut down electric bill.

[Kevin Boyd]

My electric bill during the summers is around $1600/month. It’s already been over $1k/month for the past few months. I’m sure my guests run the AC 24/7. When the doors and windows are open, when they’re gone for the day, etc.

What systems are available for shutting off the AC when nobody is home or if windows or doors are open? I don’t want to monitor it myself, I want it to be automatic.

Thanks!

[John Underwood]

@Kevin Boyd I have never heard of an electric bill that high. You have have your system checked and possibly look for a more efficient system. Geo Thermal is expensive but given what you are paying in utilities might pay for it self rather quickly.

I use Honeywell 9000 wifi thermostats. I can limit the temp range settings. I have mine set so it can't go below 68F. It can be remotely controlled, it will send you alerts if temp or humidity is beyond ranges you set. The honeywell server will also send you alerts if communication is lost with the thermostat.

I have self closing hinges on my exterior doors so someone would have to prop a door open to keep it open.

I have never had anyone leave doors or windows open that I know of. My utility bills are somewhat consistent for the season.

$300 to $400 is a very high electric bill for me even in 90F plus weather.

I have 2 heat pumps, one is a few years old the other was installed this year. 1600SF house.