Rather then turning it off and on through the day!?!?
2006-12-16 19:32:16 · 9 answers · asked by Mike G 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
There is no disadvantage to turning it off and on during the day, and leaving the thermostat up when you're out will cost you more money. Every thing I've read that was published by both the Sierra Club and the local utility company say to turn it down to 65 at night and when nobody's home, and back up when you're there. Both parties are interested in increasing efficiency; the Sierra Club to minimize waste, the utility company to minimize the work they have to do.
I personally leave it at 65 all the time. It's much cheaper to put on a sweater then it is to turn the heat up.
2006-12-16 19:46:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will save even more by setting it @ 68 and wearing a sweater..It uses less energy by keeping the house @ a certain temp instead of turning it off and having the temp drop , and the heater has to work harder and longer to bring the temp back up. Turn it down a few degrees if you are leaving the house for any length of time. No use heating an empty house.
2006-12-17 03:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depending on how cold it gets= your heater has to work very hard to bring the heat up to 72 if it is really cold inside= but if it kicks on and off during day - it will not work or run as hard=saving energy=D
2006-12-17 04:06:09 · answer #3 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - we do 68 in the winter, 78 in the summer, and wear sweaters in the winter and shorts in the summer. Saves us a ton of money. Not uncomfortable either - if we get cold, we grab a hot cocoa and a throw and snuggle in.
2006-12-17 03:42:43 · answer #4 · answered by Deedee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope!!we did that last year and our ave.bill was 180.00 a month.
this year we turn on and off as needed and our bill ave has been 85.00.
this year has been colder and the heating cost are up.you don't leave your car running in the driveway cause you might need to go somewhere do you?same thing.
2006-12-17 03:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the energy efficiency of your home. If you have a very energy efficient home then yes, that is the way to go. If you don't neither way will save you money.
2006-12-17 03:34:43 · answer #6 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, and I keep mine set at 68 year round.
2006-12-17 07:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Tweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Save more money by cutting off your water heater at night and as often as possible....
2006-12-17 03:36:28 · answer #8 · answered by paradigm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very true
2006-12-17 03:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by Stel 1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋