The Hunter 44360 Set and Save is a popular 7 day programmable thermostat that retails online for as little as $40. If you are interested in cutting down on energy bills in the home but you have limited seed money for the endeavor then this is one of the thermostats you should be considering.

Energy Star recommends the Hunter 44360 Set and Save because it is capable of reducing heating and cooling bills by as much as 30% in a year. This is achieved because it is possible to set up 4 periods of heating/cooling for each day of the week. By being able to match your movements with the HVAC you cut out waste. For every 8 hour period you set back the temperature by 1 degree you save about 1% on your bills.

The Hunter 44360 has a handy energy usage monitor on its digital display that allows you to check how long the heating/cooling has been on in the last 24 hours, the last 48 hours or the last week. By being able to scrutinize your energy use in real time you are able to know exactly how much you are spending and you can act appropriately.

The thermostat can manage heating only, cooling only, millivolt systems, 2 wire hot water, furnaces, air-con units and single stage heat pumps. It is easy to install and is simple to program. It is an elegant device with the controls hidden behind a front cover.

The Hunter 44360 also has a number of useful functions. It has auto recovery that brings the room up to set point temperature for the start of a programmed period. It has temporary hold to suspend the settings, and it has vacation mode that lets the HVAC just tick over while you are away.

Reviews of the Hunter 44360 are mostly positive. It is an accurate device that many people recommend because it really does make a big impact on energy consumption in the home.