How To Effectively Set Your Thermostat For A Multi-Story Home

August 16, 2020

Homeowners always want to balance their desire to be comfortable in the summer with lower AC bills. This can be especially challenging in a multi-story house since the temperature on each floor could differ. Warm air rises, so upper floors will inevitably be hotter than lower levels. So how can you stay cool without skyrocketing cooling costs? The information below explains how to make your home comfortable without dramatically increasing energy bills. Install Multiple Thermostats Most homes, including new ones, have just one thermostat on the first floor. You should have a thermostat on every floor to properly zone them. Without a thermostat on every floor, it is unlikely that you can guarantee what the temperature will be on each of them. of Burbank, CA, installs programmable and smart thermostats. We can help you get your home zoned adequately so that it’s at its most comfortable. Thermostat Settings for the Summer In the summer, you should set the temperature to what you want on the thermostat located on the uppermost floor. Each floor below that should be set two degrees cooler. This creates what’s called a temperature cascade. The upper floor will reach the temperature on the thermostat. From there,...

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