[Tammy]

Trying to stretch my propane. How low do sime of you have your thermostat? Right now I have mine at 55. My electric blanket is my best friend.

For those using propane heating, what is the lowest temperature you set your thermostat to in order to maximize savings while still maintaining comfort?

Do you adjust it differently during the day versus at night?

Any tips for balancing efficiency and warmth?

[Rachel]

I am all for saving money but no way am I spending all winter under an electric blanket trying to stay warm if I can help it.

We usually keep our thermostat on 70 during the day and 68 at night.

[Nikki]

When I’m trying to stretch my propane longer I use my electric fireplace more.

[Mary]

Sorry.. I lived with propane for years while on a farm. It was the most awful situation.

Seemed like we were always running out.

[Zoe]

People in our area are having trouble getting propane delivered so many are running out.

Don’t count on always being able to get propane.

[Wendy]

Growing up, we had baseboard electric heat and my mom kept it at 65 during the day and 55 at night.

I keep our house (electric heat pump) at 64, much to the grumbling of my family.

My answer is to put on a sweatshirt and get up and move around.

[Sharlene]

I also have propane. If the temperature in the house is between 65-70 I’m comfortable.

In addition to an electric blanket or mattress pad I have an electric throw blanket on my chair and a small electric space heater.

I prefer the house a little cool but don’t like the dampness and if my feet are cold I’m miserable!

[Suzanne]

Follow your manufacturers directions on your HVAC some newer furnaces shouldn’t be run lower than a certain degree, it would be a bad idea to save a few bucks but have to replace your furnace.

We set ours in 64 and it’s pretty nice but each home is so different, our bedrooms run hot, so it helps

[Dennise]

I would find it difficult to get stuff done being restricted to sitting under a blanket all day. You might consider heated clothing. They run with what’s basically a portable battery that you charge.

My family LOVES our heated vests.

It would allow you to move around (generating body heat as well). I have no experience with other heated garments but I see that undergarments, sweatshirts, gloves, socks, and jackets are sold.

A little bit off an upfront cost but savings in the end? We got vests so we could layer (vs a jacket) but often wear stand alone… nice with changing weather or unpredictable weather.

I’ve heard the gloves can be hard if your sleeves are narrow or have a snug cuff as there needs to be room for the battery. I have no additional feedback.

[Wilma]

Set a tent up inside and hav everyone including pets sleep inside tent if u hav candles burn them in the room u r in they will provide a little bit of heat.

sleep with a hot water bottle and warm up a rice bag.

leave the oven door open after using

[Jess]

I lived in Canada for nearly a decade and went through 7 winters without heat in my apartment. The rest of the building was heated, but one entire wall of my one-room apartment was floor-to-ceiling glass so whatever heat was radiating out from the inner walls of the building was quickly lost to the cold air coming in from that wall of windows.

I have no idea what the temperature was inside my apartment because I didn’t have a thermometer or thermostat.

I do remember one night walking my dog and my feet felt cold in my snow boots. This was the first time I’d noticed my toes getting cold and it surprised me because my boots were rated to -40.

When I checked the weather, it was -39 with the windchill. Needless to say, it was cold outside.

Here’s a few things I did that helped me and my dog warm:
• When I got home from work, I’d take a warm shower and get dressed again, putting my pj’s on first.

This meant that I didn’t lose body heat when it came time to go to bed.

I would get dressed again not just for the extra layers to keep warm but I’d have to take my dog out just before bed every night.

• I drank lots of hot herbal teas and soups and used the stove top to boil the water or heat the soup them rather than an electric kettle or microwave.

• I always put a hot water bottle in my bed just before I went to bed so it would take the chill off.

• I had lots of blankets on my bed and I wore lots of layers. Lots of thinner layers trap air and hold more heat than one thick layer.

• My dog slept on my bed in the winter so we were able to keep each other warm.

• Both me and my dog had a really good winter outdoor gear – coat, boots etc. That helped to ensure we didn’t lose body heat when we went out for a walk just before bed.

• I stopped using the snooze button in the mornings and trained myself that when my alarm sounded, I had to get up immediately, no matter how cold the room was compared to my warm bed. (To this day, I still don’t use the snooze button.)

[Michele]

Ok rugs to hold in heat and a shelter build on the outside or plastic wrap. Dehumidifier if air is damp.

Dampness feels cold

[Elizabeth]

Usually the women keep it a little warm. Not in my house. My husband likes it 72, which is way too warm for me.

When we get the natural gas bill in the winter, he squawks, but I tell him it’s his fault.

[Vickie]

My HVAC is set at 64 and I never touch. Have propane heater in den that keeps temp comfortable. A 20 pound tank lasts in low for about 32 hours.

I wear fleece lined pants and fleece lined shirts.

I spent about $150 a month on propane but to me it’s worth it.

[Janice]

We keep ours at 68. We do have an electric fireplace in living room( also where thermostat is) so rest of how is a little cool but keeps the heat from kicking on every 20 min.

[Melissa]

We have oil. And 3 different zones.
Generally the bedroom one is 65ish during the day 63 overnight. Living room 65-68 during the day, 63 overnight. Family room. Idk. My husband controls that.

Anything under 63 and I’m too cold.

Honestly I would prefer it to be around 70-72 lol

[Mary]

Day: 69; Turtle necks, fleece hoodies, and hot tea.
Night: 66; warm layers of night wear, socks, electric blanket, and down comforter.

[Lisa]

I keep mine between 63 and 65. I always wear slippers and a hoodie. My dog always sits on my lap and keeps me warm!

[Denise]

I’m burning wood in a stove so it’s up and down. Currently stoked for the night and it’s 22.6 C in here. I’m on top of my blankets but that will change.

However, it’s really cold out tonight so I’ll have to get up at 3 and put more in then again at 7.

[Lisa]

My thermostat is set at 68°F. I’m in ND, so setting it too low just does not work here.

I am completely comfortable in my old, well-insulated farm house.

[Nesha]

67 in the day and 61 overnight. If I get cold in the day, I know I need to get up and move around and do some housework! We do have throws for lazing on the couch reading.

At night, the bedrooms are upstairs and they stay warmer, plus we have great covers on the bed. We stay toasty overnight!

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