[ March-April 2007 – Choose a section ] Safety and Vegetation Control Moving Novoclimat Grant – Newly Built Home Guide to Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Energy Evaluation Service Electronic Thermostats This summer, treat yourself to some fun and excitement! Did you know? The Socket Twins

			As the illustration shows, conventional or mechanical thermostats are far less precise than their electronic counterparts, causing fluctuations of some 2°C above and below the desired temperature. Electronic thermostats solve this problem, plus they offer a number of other advantages. Let's compare!   Conventional/mechanical thermostat     Electronic thermostat     Reacts mechanically to the air temperature     Continuous reading of the air temperature     Variation of ±2°C from the desired temperature     Variation of ±0.5°C from the desired temperature     Display is not exact     Displays exact air temperature     Frequent manual adjustment of thermostat     Maintains the desired temperature     Higher heating costs     Savings on heating costs – up to 10%   Save on purchase and installation too!1 Get a mail-in rebate of up to $130!2 Look for packages that say the thermostat qualifies for the Hydro-Québec rebate program or check our Web site for information on eligible products. Program your thermostats for maximum savings! You'll save even more if you turn down or program your electronic thermostats based on the recommended guidelines. Under the provisions of the Québec Building Act, thermostats must be installed by a master electrician certified by the Corporation des maîtres électriciens du Québec (CMEQ). The list of CMEQ members can be found at CMEQ Web site. Maximum per single-family house, condo or business establishment. For information on rebates for duplexes, triplexes, multi-unit buildings or seniors' residences, contact a CMEQ-certified electrician. Certain conditions (stated on the mail-in rebate coupon) apply.