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CATEGORY: SUSTAINABILITY

Save $500+/year by modifying gas furnace and water heater control

MAKERS: John COUNTRY: Canada

Save $500/year by modifying gas furnace and water heater control using $25 worth of sensors and a wifi microcontroller. See details here: https://sites.google.com/site/nodemcu12e/

 

The Purpose

Reduce energy consumption and utility cost without any noticeable changes.

The Technology

Using a $4 wifi microcontroller, temperature sensors and high power relay outputs it's possible to save $500+/year in utility costs without lowering the thermostat or a reduction in hot water usage.

Additional Details

Monitor and control your gas furnace and electric hot water heater from a web page. No app install required. Works on any device that can display a web page.

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