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Energy-saving benefits
Power fiction & facts
Fiction: It costs as much or more to heat a home back up after a setback. (Or to cool the house after a summer setup.)
Fact: The longer your house remains at the lower temperature, the more heat you save. Fiction: The house will warm up faster the higher the thermostat is raised. Fact: The thermostat isn't like the gas pedal on a car. It's either calling for heat or not, so setting the thermostat too high may cause you to overshoot the desired temperature. Fiction: The kids will kick off the covers and get cold. Fact: Children older than about two weeks can regulate their body temperature just like adults, so they don't need any different temperature than adults. If they kick off the covers, try dressing them in two sets of pajamas with feet or using a sleeping bag. The more you set back, the more you save
Check with your doctor if you have a medical condition that requires different temperatures. If you have had problems with pipes freezing during extremely cold weather, correct the problem before setting back. Recommended thermostat settings
*Or as low as health permits. Check the owner's manual if turning down the temperature for more than 24 hours.
Where to buy
Typical prices are $30 to $100. Recycling old thermostats To help reclaim and recycle mercury, we launched a thermostat-recycling program for customers several years ago. Bring your old thermostat to our general office at 133 S. Blair St. anytime during business hours. We'll make sure it is recycled appropriately. Special heating systems Heat pumps, electric heaters and boilers may require special thermostats. Check for compatibility first. For more information |
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