Bargain lover, with a programmable thermostat, you could always program it to go a few degrees lower in the night -- maybe just 2 to 4 degrees -- and to warm up before everyone gets out of bed. Programmable thermostats save you money and save energy as well.
I agree that "comfort" and "ideal temperature" are two different things. But I do know that the United States STAR program -- the one that monitors products and how much energy they use -- estimates that setting the thermostat lower by one degree -- just one -- can save from $15 to $40 over the course of a season. Those 4 degrees between 68 and 72 are saving you $60 to $240! Not to mention the environmental savings.
We also set ours at 68. I'd probably prefer 72 but I'm getting used to sweats and thick socks, lol.
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Bargain lover, with a programmable thermostat, you could always program it to go a few degrees lower in the night -- maybe just 2 to 4 degrees -- and to warm up before everyone gets out of bed. Programmable thermostats save you money and save energy as well.
I agree that "comfort" and "ideal temperature" are two different things. But I do know that the United States STAR program -- the one that monitors products and how much energy they use -- estimates that setting the thermostat lower by one degree -- just one -- can save from $15 to $40 over the course of a season. Those 4 degrees between 68 and 72 are saving you $60 to $240! Not to mention the environmental savings.
We also set ours at 68. I'd probably prefer 72 but I'm getting used to sweats and thick socks, lol.
October 30, 2008 - 8:22amThis Comment
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