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Home Energy Myths Debunked!
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Myth #3: The higher you set your thermostat, the faster your home will warm up

Thermostat The facts: It will take the same amount of time for the temperature to reach 70 degrees whether the thermostat is set at 70 or 90 degrees. Setting the thermostat all the way up only wastes energy and increases your heating costs.
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