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Log Home w/ Radiant Heat - WHAT TEMPERATURE IS NECESSARY FOR HEATING OVER WINTER?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Emily Roache Jul 8, 2009.

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Emily Roache replied to Liz T's discussion 'Log Home w/ Radiant Heat - WHAT TEMPERATURE IS NECESSARY FOR HEATING OVER WINTER?'

Heating unoccupied houses is necessary to prevent the pipes from freezing or bursting, and to prevent condensation (which helps mold and mildew grow, like you mentioned). I've heard that 50 degrees is a good standard setting that will prevent…

Jul 8, 2009

Liz T updated their profile Jun 24, 2009

Log Home w/ Radiant Heat - WHAT TEMPERATURE IS NECESSARY FOR HEATING OVER WINTER?

We own a 1-year old log home with radiant heat in New England. The house will be unoccupied Fall / Winter /Spring, with someone checking in every few weeks. My husband thinks we should continually heat it while away. Is this necessary and correct? If so, what is the minimum temperature we should set the radiant heat thermostat temperature at?We live in a cold, rocky, tree-covered, high-moisture area and are apt to have mold/mildew at the very least if we don't heat.Any information or…See More

Discussion posted by Liz T Jun 21, 2009

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