Your average house temperature for winter

• Ideal thermostat settings for winter in Alberta
• Why ideal home temperature varies by household
• How programmable thermostats help manage home temperature
• How to stay warm while using less heat

However, having the ideal temperature set at all times may not be the best way to achieve the average household temperature you want. Instead, use the steps below to maintain an ideal temperature that works best for your household.

In the past, when people forgot to set their thermostats, they consumed energy unnecessarily. Your average house temperature can be achieved at any time if you purchase a programmable thermostat. This technology can take these circumstances into account, and many now include the ability to set the thermostat remotely if you’re not home.

During installation, you can program your thermostats to deliver specific temperatures at set times of the day. These preferences can be programmed for weeks or months at a time. The specified temperatures can be changed and adjusted using the accompanying smartphone app. This allows homeowners to reset their home's temperature from anywhere.

Achieving your average home temperature does not always directly involve your thermostat. There are other ways to reduce energy consumption while keeping your house properly heated and comfortable. Ideas include:

• Closing doors and vents to unused rooms make it easier for the home's furnace to deliver the desired temperature to occupied living spaces.
• Have the furnace inspected.
• Seal cracks around the windows or door frames.
• Bundle up. Dressing warmly, even inside the home, will make your family less reliant on the furnace, allowing you to turn down the thermostat another degree.