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Being cold is no fun, but neither is confronting an enormous energy bill.
When you find the right thermostat setting for winter, you strike the perfect balance between comfort and economy.
The best thermostat setting for winter is68F when you’re awake and 58F when you’re sleeping or away.
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For a finely tuned view of winter thermostat options, read on.
Within that range, the recommended setting is 68F.
If you tend to be cold, consider layering up instead of increasing to 70F.
If you’re still uncomfortable, raise the thermostat to 70F.
A cooler home loses heat at a slower rate than a warmer home.
Indoor plumbing may freeze if the temperature inside the house dips below freezing for long periods.
It also steps down the thermostat controls prior to bedtime.
you could also finely tune thermostat tweaks to adapt to your comfort level.
Residents leave home for work, school, or other daily activities.
Start on the early end of that period for steam radiators and radiant floor heating.
Studies show that acooler bedroomhelps you fall asleep more easily and sleep more restfully.
This allows the house to gradually cool down.
If you’d like to cool down even more gradually, do it in two phases.
For the first hour, set the thermostat between 63F and 66F.
For the second hour, set it between 58F and 63F.
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