what temperature would you turn your heater on to in the winter time to keep you warm and still save energy?

Question

If there's such a thing! I'm visiting a cousin out of town and I tend to stay colder than he does which means I need more heat in the house for a longer period of time. I don't think that there is such a thing as saving energy while still trying to keep warm unless you just save your energy by freezing. stingy mo..

Answer 1

If your cousin lives alone and he can stand the cold then the answers that you are getting might be good for one person whose use to keeping the house at that temperature during the winter time. But if you have a visitor who get colder then the fair answer is atleast 78/79 degrees! Truth is your cousin is still running the unit whether if it's low or high and he's still gonna get a bill.

Answer 2

If your house is sealed right and your insulation is adequate then a temperature of 69 is perfect for me. I like it a little warmer than some. I don't know where this room temperature being 72 degrees business began because that's way to hot, however in the summer I will live with it up to 76 as long as its dim in the house and not sunny. As for winter I think 69 is the perfect number, that way you can balance the gas bill with the comfort factor. Not cold enough to have to wear a jacket yet a long sleeve shirt is your better option and this way your blower isn't on constantly like at 72. I've tried 65 and found it miserable and didn't notice much price difference.

Answer 3

I have a programmable thermostat, which when used properly can save hundreds per year on heating.

At 11:30pm it goes to 62, where it stays until 7am when it goes to 70 while we are getting up and showered. At 8:30am it goes to 62 while no one is home most days. At 5:30 pm, just before we get home from work, it goes to 69 until the cycle starts over at 11:30pm.

Weekend are programmed higher during the day, since we are more likely to be there.

The great thing is if you get cold there's a big UP/DOWN button for you to override the setting temporarily.

You know, my grandfather taught me to aclimate myself to the cold every winter early on by staying in the cold 10-15 minutes every day in a t-shirt. It's amazing how a week of this will make you much more resistant to chills later on.

Answer 4

If your concerned is being warm then 79 degrees is fine just aslong that you don't mind sharing the bill. Two of your answerers are right there is not a big difference in the billing.

Answer 5

Evidently, they say the best temp is about 69-70 to save energy.. If you can tolerate it, keep it 65-66 and dress warm and you will save a lot on heating.

Answer 6

Articles I've read and notes from the gas/electric company advise 68 degrees.

Answer 7

68 is recommended.

Answer 8

65F