Constantly battling with your significant other over what temperature to heat your home? Good news, we’ve found an ideal temperature that keeps things cozy and saves energy too.
Set your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
According to ENERGY STAR, setting your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re home is the ideal balance of comfort and energy efficiency. So why is 68 degrees the magic number? The energy saving key is lowering the temperature about 10-12 degrees Fahrenheit at night or when you’re away.
Don’t turn that dial!
You can save as much as 10% a year in heating and cooling costs by turning back thermostats 7 – 10 degrees Fahrenheit for eight hours a day. Constantly raising or lowering the temperature throughout the day or forgetting to set it to the proper temperature can actually cost you more over time.
Where you place your thermostat matters
Knowing the ideal home temperature and using your thermostat correctly won’t matter if you place it in the wrong part of your home. An interior wall, ideally near the center of the house is the best place for your thermostat. Also, keep in mind which rooms people use most since these are the rooms where you want the temperature to be the most comfortable.
Today’s more energy efficient heating and cooling systems can deliver whole home comfort while using less energy. But to get the most out of them, it’s best to pair them with an updated thermostat. While you can manually set your thermostat daily, programmable or “smart” thermostats can help you achieve energy savings, especially when you’re away from home.
Programmable thermostats
Programmable thermostats allow you to set a variety of temperature preferences during the day for each day of the week. As great as programmable thermostats are — they only work if you use them properly. If you constantly adjust the temperature you’ll end up spending more, not less, on your energy bill.
Smart thermostats
These next-gen thermostats do more than just keep your home warm and cozy all winter, they learn your patterns and automatically adjust the temperature for max efficiency and energy savings. You can program them remotely, get real-time performance alerts and even hide the digital display with a screen saver of your choice. When connected, you can control lights, locks and several other smart home appliances.
One Last Tip
Want to know more about how you can save money on your HVAC system? Contact us for a free sales consultation and we will send our Comfort Specialist out for a custom solution to your home heating and cooling needs.
