HVAC Best Thermostat Settings to Save Energy In the Winter
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HAVC Best Thermostat Settings to Save Energy In the Winter
Thermostat Settings to Save Energy In the Winter
What are the best settings to save energy and cut your heating costs? Well, According to
Progress energy here are some tips that will help you do just that…..
Winter
With winter temperatures falling and heating systems running for longer periods of time, it’s the ideal time to take control of your electric bills.
- Keep your thermostat at the lowest comfortable setting. If you have a heat pump, adjust your thermostat in small increments to avoid the operation of the supplemental heat strip in your system. Energy consumption is much higher when the heat strip is in use. A steady setting on your heat pump thermostat produces constant comfort and minimizes the use of the less efficient resistance heat strip.
- Keep the fan on your central heating unit on “auto” position. Leaving the fan on “on” can add $25 a month to your heating costs.
- Install the heating thermostat on an inside wall and away from windows and doors.
- Clean or replace filters every month. Dirty filters can increase operating costs by 20 percent.
- By setting your thermostat back 10 degrees at night (8-10 hours), you’ll save 10 percent to 20 percent in heating costs. The lowered thermostat setting saves energy dollars by reducing the length of time the heating system operates throughout the night.
- Use ceiling fans in winter to distribute heat around a room.
- Close your fireplace damper when not in use. Consider glass doors to help prevent heat loss when your heating system is on.
- Make sure registers are not blocked by furniture or draperies.
- Use insulated or heavy curtains on windows facing the north side of the house. Keep curtains and shades closed at night or on cloudy days.
When entertaining, lower the thermostat a degree or two before the guests arrive. That way, you won’t overheat.
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