What’s the ideal spring thermostat temperature?

In milder climates in states like Georgia, the best thermostat setting for spring is between 68°F – 72°F when you want to cut costs while still staying relatively comfortable. Daytime when you’re at home: 68°F – 72°F, Nighttime: 68°F – 72°F, When you’re away: 55°F – 60°F. Transitional Temperatures: When spring temperatures are consistently above 65°F, begin running your HVAC in cooling mode.

What’s the best temperature to set my thermostat at during the summer?

For the most savings at the hottest time of year, it’s good to make sure you’re not leaving your thermostat set at one temperature night and day. Daytime when you’re at home: 75°F – 78°F, Nighttime: 72°F – 75°F, When you’re away: 80°F – 85°F

What’s the best thermostat setting for fall?

To save in the fall, you may need to be even more vigilant about remembering to adjust your thermostat periodically, as outside temperatures tend to fluctuate more. If you’re looking to avoid making manual adjustments, see our section below on using programmable and smart thermostats. Daytime when you’re at home: 68°F – 72°F, Nighttime: 60°F – 67°F, When you’re away: 55°F – 60°F. Transitional Temperatures: When fall temperatures are consistently below 65°F, begin running your HVAC in heating mode.

What should I set my thermostat to in winter?

Heating in southern climates typically cost less than cooling, but your thermostat temperatures are still something you want to pay attention to when you’re looking to cut costs. Daytime when you’re at home: 68°F – 72°F, Nighttime: 60°F – 67°F, When you’re away: 55°F – 60°F (never let drop below 32°F to prevent freezing pipes)

Should I turn my HVAC system off when I’m away?

It depends on the temperatures outside. A common myth is that it’s always a bad idea to turn off your HVAC system off when no one’s at home for eight hours or more, as it has to work harder and burn more energy to restore comfortable temperatures when you’re back at home. But this isn’t necessarily true. In many cases, when you don’t have pets that need certain temperatures or items like musical instruments that can be compromised by temperature and humidity, it’s a good idea to turn your HVAC system off for a few hours. Some high efficiency HVAC systems will actually use less energy bringing your home back into your desired temperature range when you return, versus leaving it on for extended periods when you’re gone. This can also be true in mild climates with well-insulated homes that keep temperatures stable when the HVAC system is off for a few hours. It might be worth experimenting a little to find out which approach works better for your home to lower your monthly energy bills. When it’s cold out, however, you’ll want to make sure your home doesn’t drop below freezing (32°F), even if you’re gone for extended periods. Cold temperatures in this range can cause damage to water pipes, so you’ll want to run your heating system enough to prevent that.

What about programmable and smart thermostats?

If you’re worried about having to keep up with manual thermostat adjustments day to day, consider purchasing a smart or programmable thermostat, which are both great ways to cut down on energy use.

Thermostat Settings for Comfort and Savings in Every Season