A foot of snow on the ground. Bitterly cold temperatures. Make no mistake, winter is here, and you want to keep your home warm for your family. But how high should you set the thermostat during the winter months?
Programmable Thermostat Will Save You Money
Experts say that setting your thermostat to 68 degrees when you’re home, and then down to between 60 and 65 degrees when you’re asleep or away from home, will save you money during the winter heating season, according to CNET. Running it any warmer will reduce efficiency and lead to higher heating bills. The Department of Energy says that turning your thermostat down up to 10 degrees for around 7 hours a day could save you 10% on your utility bills…