Currently, I turn my heat to 58 degrees when I am at work and turn it on high a cpuple hours before I get home. Is this ineffecient from a cost stanpoint. Would it be better to have it on all day?
2007-02-04 06:59:13 · 9 answers · asked by Paulie Potts 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If ur gone all day its wise to turn the heat down.
then when u get home turn it up. *to at least 72*
then at night, turn it back down cuz u will b under covers.
2007-02-04 07:06:00 · answer #1 · answered by Tweetalette 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the type of heater. If you use gas or fuel oil then it makes sense to turn it down when you're not using it. Electrical heat is a whole different issue though.
Never use a programmable thermostat to turn down your Elecrric heat or A/C while you're gone only to crank it way up when you come home. This is because the Utility Company has Peak rates where they charge more for Electricity when there is a high demand for it. So instead of paying the normal $.07 per KWH you end up paying like $.19 per KWH and your Heat or A/C is running like crazy to catch up when it could have just ran a few times to maintain.
So it might make sense with your Heat if it's Gas or Fuel oil....but don't do it with your A/C for sure.
2007-02-04 07:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by ihatestupidclowns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn it on high when you come home from work. Heat usage is a quantity that is related to:
1. number hours your furnace is on.
2. The insulation value and wall, roof, window, and floor area of your house.
3. Temperature difference between the indoors and outdoors.
Items #1 and #3 is why programmable thermostats can save you some serious money (around 30% off your bill). For under $200, you could also take care of #2, as well.
2007-02-04 07:08:29 · answer #3 · answered by dr_tom_cruise_md 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you live in an area where you have cold winters. I wouldn't turn the thermostat down to 58. It would take a lot of energy/fuel to heat it up to 70...or whatever temperature you are comfortable with. Maybe turn it down to the low 60's when you are going to be gone all day. You might turn it down into the low to mid-60's just before bedtime too...and use a warm blanket. It's healthier. There is no reason to "turn the heat on high a couple of hours before I get home". Just set it for 70 or 72. Turning it up to high is not going to heat your home any faster.
2007-02-04 07:13:31 · answer #4 · answered by artsea 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are doing the right thing. You might even try having it come on an hour before you get home, because every hour you can leave it at the lower temp the more money you save.
It does NOT cost more to "heat it back up" again, like some people think.
2007-02-04 07:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 01:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by becher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is more expensive to leave the heat on a higher setting all day than to turn it up when you come home,unless you turn the temp. too low then turn it up. I wouldn't turn it below 63*. Buy a programmable Thermostat. Most are preset. If you are somewhat mechanically inclined,you could install it yourself.BUT turn off power to furnace first.You DO NOT want to touch thermostat wires together accidentally as this could short out transformer causing furnace to not operate until it is replaced.
2007-02-04 07:16:00 · answer #7 · answered by DAVE R 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave it at a comfortable temperature all year long. Its the constant up and down cycling action that costs you big money.
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2007-02-04 07:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by miketyson26 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You are pretty smart, turning it down will help, and you are saving money
2007-02-04 07:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by T C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋