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   The right temperatures on the thermostats in your home are easy to set and take care of.  Because thermostats play a significant role in the way that the unit works and the way that it affects your life, take the time to learn the right temperature settings for your appliances.  Throughout your home, consider adjusting your thermostats at the right temperatures. Here are some that you should take into consideration.

Cooling Thermostats:
Keep your cooling thermostat set at 70 degrees or higher.  While you may want to drop it a bit more, be careful when you do this.  If the weather is milder and you drop the temperatures too low, you can cause the indoor coil to freeze up after about two hours of use.  This will end up causing the unit to not cool again correctly.  In newer models of air conditioning, this is not necessarily the case.  But, you can learn more about the right temperatures for your unit by looking into the owner’s manual.  For energy efficiency, try to aim for 73 degrees.
Heating Thermostats:
At the reverse is that of heating a home.  The best route to take here is to find the optimum temperature for you, set it and leave it alone.  You shouldn’t change it over and over again as this will simply cause the unit to work harder.  You will save money over the long run if you do not change the setting often.  If you use a thermostat that is programmable, use it only when you will be out of the home for an extended period of time, so that the unit is not overworked for just an hour of the day.
Refrigerator Thermostats:
The “danger zone” as they call it is when food is left beyond two hours in temperatures that are above 40 degrees.  Therefore, you should make sure that the unit does not allow for the temperatures to reach 40 degrees.  Most units don’t have a digital read out of the temperatures, though.  In this case, set it at the “cold” position rather than the “very cold” position.  You should also place a thermometer into the unit so that you can clearly see when the temperature rises too much.

Freezer Thermostats:
Just like refrigerators, you need to keep food out of the danger zone.  IN this regard, your thermostat should be set at 0 degrees.  This will make sure that all product is thoroughly frozen, which will prevent bacteria from growing on your products.
Hot Water Tank Thermostats:
The hot water tank is a tricky situation.  You want to make sure that the temperature is set at a comfortable hot level, but not too high.  If your dishwasher has a back up heater to boost the temperature then you do not necessarily have to have the hot water tank set high as this will kill bacteria.  But, you should monitor the heat levels anyway.  Most units have an energy saving setting which is usually the best choice to get hot water but not to be boiling water (after all, will you use that hot water or will you dilute it with cold water to make it more comfortable to wash in?)
Check with your owner’s manual to learn more about the right setting for the other thermostats in your home or for more clarification on these units.

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