Thermostat settings are hugely dependent on personal preference and what you think to be home comfort for you and your family. However, if you talk to one of our technicians about how you can use your thermostat to save money during your annual furnace service appointment, they will probably provide a couple things to consider this winter.
- While it's nice to always be saving money because you have your thermostat at a lower setting, it could end 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 completely shut off your furnace, you could risk freezing your pipes. This, of course, can wreak havoc on 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 problem when you have your thermostat set too low. Your furnace service technician can help find 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 arguably one of the most important things to stay current with this winter, as it should be. Just because you want to save a little money in the process doesn’t mean that you can’t keep comfortable either. Be sure to chat with one of our furnace service technicians if you have any questions about keeping your home comfy this season. Feel free to give us a call at 479-308-8176 to set up an appointment with us.