{"id":2181,"date":"2023-09-29T11:58:41","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T15:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/?post_type=docs&p=2181"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:58:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T15:58:43","slug":"should-i-keep-my-thermostat-at-a-lower-temperature","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/advice\/energy-saving\/should-i-keep-my-thermostat-at-a-lower-temperature\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I keep my thermostat at a lower temperature?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you should keep your thermostat at a lower temperature depends on various factors, including your comfort, energy savings goals, and the specific situation. Here are some considerations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Energy Savings<\/strong>: Lowering your thermostat, especially during the winter months, can lead to significant energy savings. For every degree you lower the thermostat over an eight-hour period, you can save about 1% on your heating bill. Over time, this can add up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Comfort<\/strong>: While energy savings is a benefit, it’s essential to ensure that you and your family are comfortable. If the temperature is too low, it might lead to discomfort, especially during colder months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Health<\/strong>: Some people, especially the elderly or those with certain medical conditions, might be more sensitive to colder temperatures. It’s crucial to ensure that the temperature doesn’t drop to a level that might be harmful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Preventing Freezing<\/strong>: In very cold climates, keeping the temperature too low might risk pipes freezing, which can lead to significant damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Vacation or Away Periods<\/strong>: If you’re away from home for an extended period, it’s generally a good idea to lower the thermostat to save energy, but not so much that it risks freezing pipes or harming plants and pets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Summer Months<\/strong>: In warmer months, raising the thermostat (i.e., keeping your home at a higher temperature) can save on cooling costs. The closer the indoor temperature is to the outdoor temperature, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Sleeping<\/strong>: Some people find that a cooler room is more conducive to sleep. If this is the case for you, you might consider lowering the thermostat at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Environmental Impact<\/strong>: Using less energy to heat or cool your home can reduce your carbon footprint, which is beneficial for the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In conclusion, while there are benefits to keeping your thermostat at a lower temperature, it’s essential to balance these with comfort, health, and other considerations. Adjusting the thermostat based on your specific needs and circumstances is the best approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Whether you should keep your thermostat at a lower temperature depends on various factors, including your comfort, energy savings goals, and the specific situation. Here are some considerations: In conclusion, while there are benefits to keeping your thermostat at a lower temperature, it’s essential to balance these with comfort, health, and other considerations. Adjusting the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"doc_category":[14,13],"doc_tag":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2181"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/docs"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/docs\/2181\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"doc_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_category?post=2181"},{"taxonomy":"doc_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/henryheating.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/doc_tag?post=2181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}