Sign to turn off AC/heat/lights?

[Teresa1505]

Hello everyone! I was wondering if other hosts put a sign by the exit reminding guests to turn off lights and heat when they leave. Since I started hosting my electricity bill has gone up considerably, and I think this would be a way to help reduce costs. I have stayed in an airbnb with signs/instructions on everything and I found it a bit intrusive. I want to make sure my guests feel comfortable and at home. I was looking to get a sign similar to this: https://www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/746720351/please-turn-off-lights-and-air-con-and.  I'm curious of your thoughts on this. Thanks for all your help!

[Linda108]

While a sign might remind a guest to turn off various lights, in general they are not effective.  People tend not to read signs or just to disregard the signs.  It is better to have timers where you can install for lights and heaters and air conditioners.  Check into that and you should find it helps.  Also, if your electricity bill is increased during your booking season, calculate what rate increase you would need to make to balance the increased use.  

[Lorna170]

@Teresa1505   We installed Nest thermostats in our properties; we can use the app on our phones to turn down the heat or air conditioning.  This has saved us quite a bit of aggravation, and we can schedule the heat or air to turn off at the time of the guest departure as well as turn it on for a guest arrival.  I don't know what to do about lights left on other than to install LED everywhere.

[David14168]

We have wifi thermostats as well. Guests were leaving the A/C on 70 degrees in summer when they left. Turning it off remotely is the key.

Interesting, we noticed the temperature was set low, so we turned it up. Looked at it again later and it had been turned back down. Turns out the property management company was renting the property without telling us!!!!  Busted by the thermostat!

[Sarah977]

@Teresa1505 Although Linda indicates it doesn't work for her, I think it's worth a try, can't hurt. I know what you mean about when people have notes all over the house, that's rather tacky, but even hotels have signs on the inside of the front door reminding guests of check-out times and even to please turn off lights to conserve energy.

[爱彼迎旅行家32]

I suggest trying AC Movement Controller, it detects movement to auto turn on/off (or 2 temperature) AC. ALso have version that can detect if the window/doors are open and then shut down the AC. if you have interest, pls DM my WA in profile, I am happy to help.

[Emilie]

Hi @爱彼迎旅行家32, 

Thank you for sharing a handy suggestion, do you use those kind of products in your own home?

Please note that I had to remove some sensitive information from your profile as advertising of any kind is not allowed in our Community Center in line with the Community Center Guidelines. 

I appreciate your understanding!

Emilie

[Joan2709]

@Teresa1505 

Agree with other comments here. Guests will ignore signs. 

Use Wifi thermostats as suggested by others here to control heat & AC. 

I suggest dusk to dawn bulbs for exterior lights (porch lights) to mitigate bulbs burning out because guests leave the exterior lights on.

Interior lights - not much you can do unless using a smart home setup.