{"id":671,"date":"2021-12-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=671"},"modified":"2021-12-10T13:57:47","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T18:57:47","slug":"setting-thermostat-best-heating-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/heating-service\/setting-thermostat-best-heating-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the Thermostat for Best Heating This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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People often misunderstand how thermostats for home HVAC systems work. They\u2019ll adjust the settings up and down on a whim based on their current comfort, assuming the heater or AC will just shift to accommodate. But using a thermostat this way is almost guaranteed to deliver\u2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Less comfort<\/li>
  2. Higher bills<\/li>
  3. An HVAC system that needs too many repairs and fails early<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Setting the thermostat to help you save money and enjoy comfort this winter isn\u2019t some tricky artform\u2014it\u2019s only a set of best practices you can easily follow once you know how the thermostat and the heating system work together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Below, we\u2019re going to pass on our wisdom as HVAC experts to help you have great heating in Akron, OH<\/a> this winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

    The Steady Thermostat Setting Is the Winning Setting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The common mistake people make about thermostat operation is thinking that a thermostat works like a throttle: the more you press it down, the more energy you get back. Want faster heating in your house? Press down that \u201cpedal\u201d on the thermostat and send it up as high as you need it. Too hot now? Let your foot off the \u201cgas\u201d by lowering the thermostat setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A thermostat, however, is not<\/em> a throttle. It\u2019s a switch. It determines when the heating system and blower fan turn on and off. When you set the thermostat, you\u2019re telling the heating system to stay on for as long as necessary to reach the temperature setting. Raising the setting only makes the heater run longer\u2014it doesn\u2019t produce more heat or work faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Since a thermostat isn\u2019t a throttle, it\u2019s best to keep it at a steady setting: one for during the day when people are home, and one for the evening or when the house is empty. This prevents the heating system from going through constant stops and starts that drain power and put immense strain on its parts. It also prevents your house from shifting from \u201ctoo hot\u201d to \u201ctoo cold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lower the Thermostat, Don\u2019t Raise It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What are the best settings for your thermostat? We recommend keeping the setting low during both day and night. For the daytime, 68\u00b0F is ideal. At night or when the house is empty, lower the setting by a further 8\u00b0 to 10\u00b0.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The reason for the lower setting is not only to conserve energy. It slows down how fast your house loses heat, and that makes it easier to stay warm. The hotter the inside of your house, the faster that heat will escape outdoors. A setting of 68\u00b0F is comfortable for most people wearing warm clothing, and it helps the house retain its heat. Just lowering the thermostat average during the day from 72\u00b0F to 68\u00b0F can reduce your winter heating bills by 5%. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you think 68\u00b0F is too cold, raise the setting a few degrees until you find a comfortable setting. Then lower the thermostat by one degree each day until you get to 68\u00b0F. This will acclimatize the household to the new setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Crown Group Ohio serves Stark and Summit Counties. Your Comfort Experts Since 1963\u2014<\/strong>call us when you need help with your home comfort<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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