For well over 20 years, since before I got married, I've been using X-10 home automation devices to control lights and other devices in my home.
I first started using it in my one bedroom apartment, while I was single. I bought just a couple of pieces at the now defunct Eaton's department store and my use has grown from there.
My system controls lights, pool heater and pump, door chime, motion detectors, garage door openers, fans, heaters and more.
I'm able to vary what I control and when, throughout the year, depending on my needs at the time. Ay Christmas, I control my outside and inside Christmas lights. During the winter, I also control the ice-melting heater on the roof, around the eaves. On vacation, I have more lights under automated control. And in summer, I control the pool, deck lighting and several fans around the house.
All in all, it allows us to save money on electricity by using it more effectively (especially on the pool pump) and to also give us increased peace of mind when we're away from the house.
If you're considering the use of individual timers here and there around your home, I would suggest that you look into a home automation product that can grow/adjust with your needs instead. Being able to manage them all from a single location is considerably easier than having to go around the house adjusting individual timers etc.
For a supplier local to the GTA, you should check out www.aartech.ca or www.baranharper.com
Both offer good prices and timely service.
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