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pichael288 t1_ivf4344 wrote

Sort of. But it doesn't have to be well above freezing, it just has to be above freezing. And even they they make ones with a heating element that will function in colder weather.

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HardCounter t1_ivgu3y2 wrote

The energy loss in greater temperature differentials is very high. Sure, if it's 40 degrees outside and you set your thermostate to 43 you're going to get a good return, but you probably want it nearer to the 60s or 70s and that's where they get you.

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