Thermostat settings are largely dependent on personal preference and what you think to be home comfort for you and your family. However, if you consult with one of our technicians about how you can use your thermostat to save money during your annual furnace service appointment, they will most likely provide a few things to keep in mind this winter.
- While it's nice to constantly be saving money because you have your thermostat at a lower setting, it could wind up costing more if you set it too low. The sweet spot is turning your thermostat back 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit/5-7 degrees Celsius for 8 hours, as it can save you between 5 and 15 percent on your heating bills each year, according to Energy.gov.
- If your thermostat is set too cold or you totally shut off your furnace, you could risk freezing your pipes. This, of course, can create huge problems for all of the uninsulated pipes in your home. Most kitchen and bathroom pipes aren't insulated, so if they freeze, they could burst and cause significant water damage to your home.
- Condensation is also a threat when you have your thermostat set too low. Your furnace service technician can help show you areas where this condensation could happen, so when you decide on a temperature, you can be sure it's not going to potentially cause damage to any of the wood or electronics inside your home.
Your home comfort is justifiably one of the most important things to stay on top of this winter, as it should be. Just because you want to save some money in the process doesn’t mean that you can’t keep comfortable either. Be sure to talk with one of our furnace service technicians if you have any questions about keeping your home comfortable this season. Feel free to give us a call at 484-646-3363 to set up an appointment with us.