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What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat to This Winter?

While what temperature you set your thermostat to in the winter is a personal decision, there are optimal choices. Lower temperature settings save you money on your energy bills, but you don’t want your home cold when you’re home.

Programmable or Smart Thermostat

The best way to handle heating your home is with either a programmable or smart thermostat. You can program a heating schedule into a programmable thermostat, while a smart thermostat will use artificial intelligence to determine what temperature to keep your home at.

Certified Service is an HVAC company in Burbank, CA, that can help you with thermostats. We have Carrier and Ecobee thermostats in stock.

What’s the Best Temperature in the Morning and Evening?

Ideally, you’ll set the temperature on your thermostat to between 68 and 70 degrees when you’re home. This is comfortable enough for most people, and it helps you save energy on your heating bill.

What About When My Home Is Empty?

If you’re gone for long periods of the day, set the temperature back on your thermostat. Don’t turn it down too much, though, if you have pets. Setting the temperature back to between 60 and 62 degrees is reasonable.

What About When I’m Asleep?

Let your blankets do the work of keeping you warm at night. Turn the temperature down to between 60 and 62 degrees at bedtime to save energy.

Will Turning the Temperature Down Make My Furnace Work Harder?

It’s more energy-efficient to turn down the temperature when you’re away or asleep than to keep your home at a constant temperature. The Department of Energy says your heater won’t work any harder by following this practice.

At Certified Service, our NATE-certified technicians do installations, repairs and maintenance for heaters and air conditioners. We can also help you with ductless mini-split systems that can heat and cool your home. Get in touch today to schedule an appointment.