Are you interested in consuming less energy and saving more money on your monthly utility bill? If so, this is the blog for you! Our Huber Heights Heating & Cooling service professionals have joined forces to combine their experience and HVAC knowledge to bring you the best information on maximizing your home heating system’s energy savings. With the proper knowledge and a combination of energy-efficient tips, you will be well on your way to reducing that heating bill.
What Is the Ideal Temperature When I’m at Home?
When Dorothy from Oz spoke the famous words, “There’s no place like home!” we all felt that. Such a simple statement holds so much truth. There’s nothing out there that beats the comfort and welcome feeling of home. But keeping a home heated in the winter while still aiming to reduce energy use and cut costs is quite the conundrum! There has got to be a better way, right? Perhaps there is a perfect number that falls somewhere between staying comfortable but also is cost considerate. Hold your horses. We got this! The best and most energy-efficient setting we suggest is 68 degrees Fahrenheit. There you have it! You’ll not only see a noticeable difference in your energy consumption, but your home will feel warm and toasty. Now, this setting may feel a little drastic compared to what your family is used to. But you can gradually lower the temperature. It would be best to drop the thermostat temperature one degree each week until you reach your goal temperature. 68 degrees is the recommended goal, but feel free to tweak this according to your preference. Just remember that every degree counts for energy consumption versus energy savings.
What Is the Ideal Temperature When I’m Asleep?
The temperature always drops in the evenings. Therefore it would be safe to assume that the heat can be raised to make up for it, right? Wrong! Body temperature also drops a couple degrees when you sleep at night—because of this, setting your thermostat to drop around bedtime every night will generate further savings on your energy bill. Who knows? You may even find yourself sleeping better with cooler temps. Try it out!
What Is the Ideal Temperature When Traveling Away from Home?
Have you got plans to head somewhere in the next few weeks or so? If you do, it would be a good idea not to turn your furnace off entirely while you’re gone. Too often, homeowners think that fully shutting down their home heating system will save money in the long run. Because after all, no one is at home to benefit from a heated home. This is false. Shutting a furnace off completely when you are absent from your home can result in burst pipes and appliances freezing over. Remember, you never know how frigid temperatures can get while away, and you don’t want to risk the harm an unheated home can cause. When traveling, an excellent range to set your thermostat to is between 55 to 60°F.
You can start your energy savings as soon as today! The U.S. Department of Energy states that you can save 1 percent on your energy bill just by dropping the temperature in your home by 1 degree. Of course, you have to keep and maintain that temperature for at least eight hours to see these savings add up. So don’t waste another minute! Let’s start saving! As always, if you need assistance with your HVAC system, your Huber Heights Heating & Cooling family is here to help.
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