In a hurry to save energy this summer? It only takes a second. (And maybe some willpower.)

The U.S. Department of Energy has a long list of helpful tips to stay cool while keeping your energy bill under control this summer. They recommend everything from changing lightbulbs to growing shade trees around your home, but the single quickest fix is simply adjusting the set points on your home air conditioning system:

Running your air conditioning at 78°F instead of 72°F can save between 6 and 18 percent on your cooling bill. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be…

There’s no doubt that raising your A/C set point will reduce your summertime energy bills. But as great as that sounds, it’s tough to maintain. To truly capture those savings, you can’t let your settings drift. It takes a lot of willpower to resist the urge to crank up the A/C on a hot day. Plus, every time you do, it uses a lot of energy to get your home down to that cooler temperature, and it puts more wear-and-tear on your system.

There’s also the question of comfort. Most homeowners agree that a room temperature between 68 - 72°F is the most comfortable setting. For many people, 78°F just won’t cut it. It’s possible that a few rooms could creep up to 78°F without bothering anyone, but most homes don’t have that level of room-by-room control.

That’s where ecovent comes in. When you install ecovent throughout your home, you can set the exact temperature you want for each room individually. And you can let the system take care of any drift. That means you’ll see savings quickly, with no willpower necessary. Even better, ecovent can reduce the need to adjust your thermostat on hot days, creating those wild swings in temperature that use so much energy. We’re designing a system that can predictively condition the rooms you use most, so you’ll use the thermostat less but still be more comfortable.

All in all, we think it’s much a better way to save energy fast this summer—and throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to own our system.