Thermostat Tips From Your Furnace Service Technician

How you program your thermostat settings is based on your family’s schedule and your temperature preferences. You can actually use your thermostat to save money, just ask your technician what you need to do at your regular furnace service appointment. He or she will give you some great ideas. Here are a few to get you started on your energy savings ASAP.

1. We’ve told you many times that you can save money by bumping down the temperature on your thermostat by a few degrees. Just ensure you’re not setting it too low, where you’ll use more energy to warm your home back up. The ideal way to save money is to set your thermostat back 10 – 15 degrees for 8 hours. This routine can save you between 5 and 15 percent on your heating bills annually, according to Energy.gov.
2. Don’t set your thermostat too low or turn your furnace off to save money. You’ll potentially end up paying a lot more money if your pipes freeze. A burst pipe could cause considerable water damage, and no one wants that.
3. Another snag with adjusting your thermostat too low is condensation. Condensation can harm wood and electronics in your home. Your furnace technician can point out areas in your home where you should look out for condensation so you can tweak your temperature if you see it.

Home comfort is necessary, especially in the dead of winter. You should be able to stay comfortable and save some money at the same time. Talk to your Winters Heating and Cooling furnace service technician about a few additional ways to do this. Or, just call us at 317-406-5382 to set up an appointment.