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From: joeloda@aicchi.UUCP (Joseph D. Loda)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Optimum Thermostat Setbacks
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Date: Wed, 1-Jan-86 20:15:28 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan  1 20:15:28 1986
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Organization: Analysts International Corp; Chicago Branch
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I currently own a Honeywell double setback thermostat, which I installed 
myself.  It has three setback options:  5, 10, and 15 degrees.  I usually
keep it on 10 for winter, 5 for summer.  Are these the optimum settings for
the various seasons?  In real cold weather, the 10 degree setback seems 
ridiculous, since it takes the furnace about 3 hours to get the house to 68.
Any information would be appreciated.  For what it's worth, I live in a 
northwest suburb of Chicago. 

Thanks in advance!
-- 
Joe Loda
Analysts International (Chicago Branch)
(312) 882-4673
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