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High-quality insulation and energy-efficient appliances are key to lowering your utility bills, but simply adjusting your thermostat can dramatically reduce expenses without an extensive investment. Setting it higher in warmer weather requires less energy and minimizes wear and tear on your equipment, preventing premature cooling and heating system repairs. For most homeowners, adopting seasonal thermostat settings will lower expenses without sacrificing comfort.

Avoid Heating System Repairs: The Importance of Adjusting Your Heating & AC Settings

The larger the temperature difference between the outside of your home and the setting on the thermostat, the harder your system will have to work. For instance, in upstate New York, the average winter temperatures hover around 22 degrees. If your thermostat is set to 70, the furnace will have to make up the 48-degree difference. However, if you set the thermostat to 62 instead, the difference is only 40 degrees, which could potentially lower your heating bills by 8% to 24% and help you avoid unnecessary heating system repairs.

heating system repairThe same principles apply during the summer months, when the temperatures are warmer. If you set your thermostat to 78 instead of 70, the system will only have to adjust the level inside the house by a few degrees, and it may not have to run at all on some days. Over the course of the year, these minor adjustments could lower your heating expenditures by hundreds of dollars.

Finding the Ideal Temperature

Because each home is different and your individual comfort levels may vary, there is no ideal temperature for the winter or summer months. Finding the lowest comfortable wintertime setting and the ideal level for the summer may require some experimentation. Begin by choosing a new setting as the weather changes and leaving it for a day or two to evaluate your comfort level.


 

With over 20 years of experience and a stellar reputation throughout Onondaga and Madison counties, Doug Mapstone, based in Manlius, NY, provides a comprehensive range of services, from heating system repairs to AC installations. As Carrier® dealers, they offer some of the most advanced equipment on the market and are committed to providing the best service possible, with 24/7 availability. To request an estimate, visit their website or call (315) 682-7181.

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