What is the ideal thermostat temperature in the winter?
Each of us has a preference when it comes to how warm we like the home. Where the thermostat is located and how many heating zones there are influence that preference. Smart thermostat owners also have the ability to deploy a sensor in a different room from the thermostat to control heating equipment operation. Additionally, your temperature preference may change throughout the day depending on where you are in the home.
The Department of Energy has an official answer to the question. Their winter recommendation is 68 degrees. They also suggest adjusting the thermostat down 7 to 10 degrees for sleeping or whenever the house is not occupied.
You know the heating equipment in your home and the factors that must influence that temperature setting, the choice is yours!
If the thermostat location is not in the best place consider upgrading to a smart thermostat that has a remote temperature sensor device paired with the main thermostat. This small wireless device can be moved to monitor the temperature in the room you choose, enabling more balanced heating when there are multiple rooms in a zone. Leading Smart Thermostat manufacturers Google Nest, Ecobee, and Honeywell all have products that can be paired with remote temperature sensor devices. Which will you choose?
