I live in Chicago and I'm traveling for the next three months. I was wondering what I should set the heat at so that I'm not paying a ridiculous heating bill every month but I don't want to cause any damage to the eletrical stuff in the house or the plumbing.
2007-12-06 02:02:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
When my folks were alive they went to Florida for the winter and left their heat set @ 50F. They never had any problems when they got back.
2007-12-06 02:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by trickster44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I keep house by the beach heated all winter on Long Island and I leave the temperature at 50 degrees without a problem. Of course, pipes won't freeze above 33 but you must consider other factors. The main reason to maintain a 'warm' temperature is to minimize mold caused by dampness. The temperature of an unheated home will rise and fall with the outside temperature and cause dampness then mold on furniture, walls, floors, etc. So weigh the fuel savings against the possible loss of a nice sofa and chair to mold and mildew.
2007-12-06 02:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by mainlandd 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the layout of the house and stuff. If you have pipes running through an unheated and/or poorly insulated area, that area may get below freezing even if the livable area is still warmer than that. I would keep the thermostat at 50 degrees, minimum. The best thing to do of course would be to turn off the main water valve and drain your pipes, then there is no threat of bursting.
2007-12-06 04:49:48 · answer #3 · answered by Brian A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So the pipes don't freeze 33. But I don't think your thermostat goes that low. Go for the lowest setting that allow the furnace to run. I think that's in the 50 to 55 range.
None of the electrical stuff will be damaged, as long as water doesn't condense on it when you turn the heat back on.
Don't forget to turn off the main water supply, and turn off the stove ;-)
2007-12-06 02:06:17 · answer #4 · answered by sydney_22_f 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At fifty 5 levels F not one of the exterior pipes will freeze. Many cities have made this the regulation because of the fact people have been attempting to diminish their heating charges by using leaving it below that and destructive the valuables,.
2016-10-19 09:42:13 · answer #5 · answered by henshaw 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually turning your thermostat down as low as it will go, generally 50 degrees or so will keep your pipes from freezing. Chicago winters can be harsh so you wouldnt want to go any lower than that temp.
2007-12-06 02:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by kimmi_35 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Water freezes at 32 degrees but it is my understanding that if the water is moving or circulating it won't freeze even at temperatures lower than that.
2007-12-06 02:09:25 · answer #7 · answered by jbeezz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
assuming you live in a regular home not trailer at least 60 degrees. If you are in a trailer home keep the heat tape on and a steady 70 degrees....................
2007-12-06 02:11:32 · answer #8 · answered by shootingstars957 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
room temperature... if you dont freeze then the pipes wont
2007-12-06 02:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
we don't use any pipes to maintain temperature.
2007-12-06 02:06:06 · answer #10 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋