Yes i have a programmed thermostat fyi but this question is about something else. I read somewhere that turning down your thermostat by even a single degree can save like 5% on your heating bill
Let's say the outside temperature is a super cold 39 degrees, you set the thermostat to be at 70 degrees continuously, no schedule. How is this any different then setting it lower at say 62 degrees?
The moment the temperature falls below the set temperature, it powers up to heat the house. Because of how cold it is, the heating system would constantly be worked all day even for the 62 degree setting. In both situations the heating system would do work to increase the house temperature by a single degree to get to the target temperature, does it use more energy at higher temperatures??
Can anyone ELI5? Hope my question was clear!
January 25, 2018 at 10:51PM
