+ * 70°F (21°C) is a reasonable default for the winter. Remember to turn the heat down to 60°F (or less) when leaving in the morning.
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+ * Don't turn the heat all the way up! It's just stupid, because the furnace can only burn at a single speed.
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+ * The thermostat is located in the master bedroom downstairs, which tends to remain colder than the rest of the house if the door is closed.
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+ * Keep the door to the basement stairs **open** in the winter to let the heat from the furnace flow by convection. Also leave the
+ doors downstairs closed to avoid dissipating heat in the rest of the basement.