Up 2 degress in summer 2 down in winter

Heating and cooling is responsible for a large percentage of a household s energy consumption. Turn up your thermometer in warm weather. An average thermostat temperature for warmer weather is at around 78 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are not at home most of the day, you can turn the temperature up to reduce the cooling that your house makes during the day. The opposite goes for cooler weather. 68 degrees Fahrenheit is about average where you should have your temperature. Each degree below the 68 mark reduces 3% 5% more heating energy consumption. Just wear an extra sweater if you feel a little bit colder than usual.