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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How Many Hours a Day Should Your Heating Be on? HVAC Pro Reveals the Winter Goldilocks Schedule that Balances Comfort and Efficiency

An upholstered green armchair beside a brick fireplace in a cream living room. .

As winter truly beds in, most of us play a daily guessing game with the thermostat, trying to stay cozy without blowing the monthly budget. So, how long should the heating be on each day, anyway?

While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, there is a general goal HVAC pros recommend you aim for, so your house maintains a steady and comfortable temperature and avoids winter damage.

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