when nobodys home. heat question?
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From: Quincy, Ma
Originally Posted by toastedoats
Originally Posted by harofreak00
thermostat for the house = 60°
small space heater in my room warms it to 80-90° in a couple minutes.
small space heater in my room warms it to 80-90° in a couple minutes.
I am also at 60 while not at home. 70-72 when I get home then 65 while sleeping.
as for gas. I am on a 12 month even payment plan of around 135 a month
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64 24/7. It actually costs MORE to change the temps between night and day. Just keep the thermostat at on,e consistent temp.
It costs more because it takes approximately 20-30 minutes to raise the temp one degree. Dropping it 4 degrees during the night could take almost 2 hours to bounce back when you call for the "normal" heat temp again.
Just maintain the same temp and you'll be ahead of the game.
Same is true with air conditioning...except it'* a little more drastic. With cooling, on average, it takes one full hour to reduce the temperature in the house. The biggest influence on how long it takes to cool is the level of humidty in the home.
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It costs more because it takes approximately 20-30 minutes to raise the temp one degree. Dropping it 4 degrees during the night could take almost 2 hours to bounce back when you call for the "normal" heat temp again.
Just maintain the same temp and you'll be ahead of the game.
Same is true with air conditioning...except it'* a little more drastic. With cooling, on average, it takes one full hour to reduce the temperature in the house. The biggest influence on how long it takes to cool is the level of humidty in the home.
<---- Owns a heating and cooling company.
Complete Comfort LLC in Michigan.
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Originally Posted by vital49
64 24/7. It actually costs MORE to change the temps between night and day. Just keep the thermostat at on,e consistent temp.
It costs more because it takes approximately 20-30 minutes to raise the temp one degree. Dropping it 4 degrees during the night could take almost 2 hours to bounce back when you call for the "normal" heat temp again.
Just maintain the same temp and you'll be ahead of the game.
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It costs more because it takes approximately 20-30 minutes to raise the temp one degree. Dropping it 4 degrees during the night could take almost 2 hours to bounce back when you call for the "normal" heat temp again.
Just maintain the same temp and you'll be ahead of the game.
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From: Ladysmith B.C. Canada
I have electric baseboard heaters in every room. All thermostats are set at 50F
In the winter the temp stays between 70 - 80 depending on how much wood I stuff in the fireplace insert.
My average electric bill hasn't changed by more than $5 a month in the last 10 years.
In the winter the temp stays between 70 - 80 depending on how much wood I stuff in the fireplace insert.
My average electric bill hasn't changed by more than $5 a month in the last 10 years.
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From: Robbinsdale, MN
Originally Posted by J Wikoff
68 at most times...
74 if I don't watch it like a hawk when the wife is around.
74 if I don't watch it like a hawk when the wife is around.
But, the folks sent me a $50 gift card for WallyWorld. I now have a shiney new space heater in the basement....
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Originally Posted by vital49
64 24/7. It actually costs MORE to change the temps between night and day. Just keep the thermostat at on,e consistent temp.
The physics department at Amherst has a nice explanation.
