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Home Energy Myths Debunked!
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Myth #2: Keeping your thermostat at the same temperature day and night uses less energy than turning it down at night and heating your home up again in the morning.

Thermostat The facts: It takes less energy to warm up a cold home in the morning than it does to maintain a constant temperature throughout the night. So set your thermostat back 7 to 10 degrees or more when sleeping.
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