Thanksgiving of 2013 is here and, for many residents of the Northeast, it is shaping up to be a snow filled holiday. It seems like fall lasted for a few short days and the winter season appears to be arriving early. The next few months will be filled with joyous celebrations, gathering with loved ones, and a slew of delicious holiday meals. That being said, the next few months are also going to be extremely cold. November has already proven to be an unusually cold month and many property owners have begun to crank up the heat. Everyone wants to be comfortable in their own home or place of business, but Care Temp LLC wants to know what temperature is reasonable during the winter?
Most Americans expect normal room temperatures to be between 65 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. However, when the winter arrives, many homeowners adjust their thermostats to levels well above 75 degrees. Just because it is especially cold outdoors, doesn’t necessarily mean you need your home to be warmer than room temperature. Obviously, more energy is required when the temperature indoors vary greatly from the temperatures outdoors. Therefore, setting a thermostat at 75 degrees when the outdoor temperature is below freezing will require a substantial amount of energy.
The United States Department of Energy estimates that a homeowner can save as much as 1 percent on their energy bill for each degree less they set their thermostat. Furthermore, the Department of Energy recommends that homeowners set their thermostat at 68 degrees during the winter. Care Temp LLC also recommends that homeowners save some major cash by setting their thermostats back a few degrees when they are asleep or out of the house. The winter of 2013 is sure to be cold, but there is no need to turn the heat up so high that you’ll burn a hole in your pocket!