Heating your house can be a big utility drain. Ductless systems are already very efficient and will reduce you energy bill, you still might be tempted to save money by turning it off when you’re not home. When in actuality it may be better to simply turn it down instead.
Turning the heat off entirely in your home means your house is largely subject to environmental factors. Most of the time, your house will cool down so much that heating it back to a comfortable temperature when you get home wastes more energy than letting it run. Instead, turn your thermostat down 7-10 degrees when you leave the home. That way when you do come home, it won’t take much more energy to heat the home back up.
Although it can be a bit inconvenient to have to adjust the thermostat every time you leave, the savings can be well worth the time spent.
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