We want you and your family to stay snug as a bug as you reside in the comfort of your home during the coldest months of the year. But unfortunately, keeping a home heated throughout the winter can be costly. For this reason, Madeira Heating & Air wants to help you go over the most energy-efficient furnace settings so you can see the most energy savings on your energy bill!
What’s the Most Energy-Efficient Setting?
Our NATE-certified technicians say that 68 degrees Fahrenheit is the optimal setting for your furnace. It is the perfect balance that results in your home staying snug and warm while maintaining an energy-efficient level that will produce noticeable savings on your monthly utility bill.
What’s the Most Energy-Efficient Setting to Use At Night?
It’s normal for the temperature to drop in the evenings. When the cool evening hits, many homeowners think that setting the temperature higher will lead to the house being heated faster. However, this isn’t true! Our experts recommend you lower the temperature within your home by a degree or two at night while everyone is sleeping. Body heat drops at night during sleep, so reducing the temperature like this saves energy and still keeps you and your family cozy. If you are concerned about this being a drastic and sudden change for your household to adjust to, don’t worry. You can make gradual adjustments. Try lowering the thermostat by 1 degree at a time every week. Or work at your own pace and whatever is comfortable for you, your home, and your family!
What Kind of Thermostat Should I Use: Smart or Programmable?
Smart thermostats and programmable thermostats are great options to upgrade to that contain many advantages. But how do you decide which one would be a better fit for your home? With a programmable thermostat, you can set temperature levels to coincide with when you are not at home. This is a very beneficial feature that helps save energy, especially for homeowners that adhere to a very consistent schedule. On the other hand, smart thermostats allow for a little more flexibility for those with fluctuating schedules. Since you can download an app on your phone to control your thermostat, it is helpful because you can change the temperature and thermostat settings on a whim, even when you are not at home.
What Factors Should I Consider When Installing a Thermostat?
If you are considering upgrading to a more energy-efficient thermostat, in that case, there are a couple of factors you want to consider, such as the thermostat’s location (i.e., the main hallway) and whether or not the thermostat will be around or in a direct line of a heat source. For example, you don’t want your thermostat installed where a vent will be blowing air onto it directly. Likewise, installing a thermostat in a location where the sun will be beaming down on it throughout most of the day or if it is nearby a heat source like a fireplace, will affect its ability to get correct readings. Are you considering investing and installing a smart or programmable thermostat in your home? If so, call us today, and we can help you decide on the best option for you as you work toward improving the energy efficiency within your home.
When finding an energy-efficient setting for your home, do what works best for your entire household. Every family functions differently in terms of comfort and lifestyle. Remember that every degree counts when you are trying to produce as much energy savings as possible. Keep in mind that huge changes don’t have to occur immediately overnight! Take it one step at a time, one degree at a time, and adjust accordingly. If you have any concerns with your furnace or would like to upgrade your thermostat, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help and serve you. You can call us today, and we will send out one of our friendly and knowledgeable technicians to assess and find the best solution that works for you and your home! Call Madeira Heating & Air at (513) 655-5125, or schedule an appointment online by clicking here!
