Answers matching: thermostat
Scroll UpDoes turning down my thermostat during the day make the furnace work harder?- Tom, Whitefish Bay, WI
It will take less energy to run your furnace for a short time to heat up a cool house.
Click to read the full answerCan a programmable thermostat really save energy?- Robin, Delafield, WI
Yes!
Click to read the full answerWith a hydronic boiler, what degree setback is efficient for a 7-8 hour period?- John , Milwaukee, WI
Reducing your thermostat setting by one degree.
Click to read the full answerHow efficient is it to turn the heat down when we're not home?- Ken , Elk Mound, WI
A programmable thermostat could save you money.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the best programmable thermostat for a boiler and heat pump?- Laura , Fond du Lac, WI
Look for a thermostat with 7-day programmability.
Click to read the full answerIf I only use the zone heating in the basement will I save energy?- Lynn , Superior WI
Energy savings will depend on the type of equipment used.
Click to read the full answerWhat temperature should I leave my thermostat on when I leave for work?- E , Kenosha, WI
Focus recommends 68° when home. Read on for more.
Click to read the full answerI live in an apartment what can I do to reduce my energy costs during the winter?- Ashley, Chicago, IL
Focus has tips to keep your apartment energy efficient in the winter.
Click to read the full answerWhat are the optimal setback thermostat settings for a church used twice a week?- Joe, Wichita, KS
Focus recommends setting the thermostat to 55 degrees.
Click to read the full answerHow often would you recommend replacing a furnace filter?- Eric, Madison, WI
Good question since a new furnace filter helps reduce heating costs. Read on.
Click to read the full answerWhat is the best temperature to keep an empty house?- Jane , Janesville, WI
Hire a professional to winterize the home.
Click to read the full answerShould I turn my thermostat down when I'm not home?- Matt , Dodgeville, WI
Turning down the thermostat will save you money.
Click to read the full answerHow can I save money using my thermostat?- Lubov , Glendale, WI
A programmable thermostat could save you money.
Click to read the full answerIs it efficient to turn our hydronic radiant heat down?- Ray , Chippewa Falls, WI
Try using a programmable thermostat.
Click to read the full answerAre there any standard formulas for recovery times when using HVAC setbacks?- Adam, Louisville, KY
There are no standard formulas when using HVAC setbacks.
Click to read the full answerHow much do you recommend setting back a thermostat?- Bob, Muskego, WI
Focus recommends a set-back of 5 degrees or less.
Click to read the full answerHow do I reduce energy use in my apartment this summer?- Margaret, Green Bay, WI
Focus has tips to keep your apartment energy efficient in the summer.
Click to read the full answerIs it better to turn your thermostat way down on warm days, and then back up when it's cold?- Ashley, Chicago, IL
Setting your thermostat to a lower temperature can save energy.
Click to read the full answerHow low should I set my programmable thermostat during the day?- Steven , Shawano, WI
Focus recommends 68° when home. Read on for more.
Click to read the full answerMy home does not hold its temperature before the furnace runs again.- Dave , Milwaukee, WI
It can be influenced by the size/shape/height of your home.
Click to read the full answerWhat is a safe thermostat setting when a house is vacant during the winter?- Rick, Appleton, WI
Hire a professional to winterize the home.
Click to read the full answerIs it efficient to turn my gas furnace on & off?- Susan, Champaign, IL
Turn the furnace down not off!
Click to read the full answerWhat is the recommended temperature for a basement that is not in use?- Karla, Bristol, WI
The temp can vary; be sure to avoid condensation.
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