You Should Set Your Thermostat to 68 Degrees in Winter

Every winter, the same debate pops up. How warm should you keep your house?

When it starts getting cold, do you grab a blanket first? Or do you go straight to the thermostat and turn up the heat? Which person are you?

(I put on wool socks AND turn up the heat.)

But did you know there’s a magic number for your thermostat in the winter?

The U.S. Department of Energy says the sweet spot is 68 degrees when you’re awake. And when you’re asleep or out of the house, they recommend dropping it a little lower.

This will conserve energy and can save you some serious money. Especially since utility bills have climbed more than 41% since 2020.

And here’s a fun factoid: “The lower the temperature inside your home, the more slowly you’ll lose heat.” So, keeping the thermostat at lower temperatures can save energy in a few ways.

(AOL)
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