What can I do to automate the lights and fans in the bathroom

With the high costs of electricity, now more than ever, it makes sense to look at ways to cut consumption and reduce your energy bills. We have many types of devices that can save you money by automatically turning off lights when no one is in the room.

Timer Switches for the bathroom, basement, and garage
The most common rooms needing lighting timers are the basement, garage, and bathrooms. In those rooms, it's very easy to just leave without thinking about the light switch, or in the case of a bathroom exhaust fan, just leave it running. We have been carrying the Leviton Countdown Timer Switches since 1993y.

Installing the switch is pretty easy and you don't have to be a electrician to hook it up. These switches go in place of your existing mechanical switch. For controlling up to 600 watts of incandescent lights, use model # 4253AW or 4253AI. After turning off the power and removing the trim plate, remove the two wires from mechanical switch and attach them to the new Timer Switch. Connect the ground wire in the electrical box to the green wire on the Timer Switch. For the other 3 models, which can control motors, fluorescent lights, and up to 1000 watts of incandescent lights; you'll need a third neutral wire connected to the Timer Switch. For those of you who want a longer countdown time, we have the old-fashion Spring Wound Wall Switch Timer.

To operate them, simply press one of the buttons and the lights come on. The timer will begin counting down to zero, at which point it turns off the light. Except for a slight 'click' sound when turned on or off, the timer is completely silent. Solid-state electronics and high wattage capacity insure years of trouble-free service and it's backed by a two-year Leviton warranty.

Motion sensors with timers
For those of you who want to add automation to the turning on of the lights, we have in-wall motion sensors for you. These units are not just for gee-wiz effect; sometimes you may have a light switch that is difficult to reach. Some family members may not want to reach around an obstacle to turn off the lights, so they just stay on all the time. Our most popular motion sensor switch, Leviton Wall Mounted Occupancy Sensor will detect movement up to 20 feet away with a 150 degree field of view. Once motion is seen, it turns on up to 500 watts of incandescent, (400 watts Fluorescent) lighting for a defined period of time. Like the Countdown Timer Switches above, these units also have a countdown timer that will switch off the power after between 15 seconds to 15 minutes (you select the time). In addition, if there is enough light in the room, it won't turn on the lights! If you need a three-way version of the Wall Mounted Occupancy Sensor, order #2523W or 2523I. It works in place of existing mechanical 3-way switches and will only control up to 500 watts of incandescent lighting.

Just screw it in, instead of screwing it up
For the most basic motion-activated option, we have one more alternative. The Screw-In Motion Sensor Switch goes between the light bulb and the fixture. It has a motion sensor that will turn on the electricity to the light bulb when it sees motion within 15 feet. Four minutes after the motion stops, it turns off the power. This makes a great addition to locations where a fixture does not enclose the light bulb; basements, garages, walk-in closets, and more.