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I live in the North East "upstate" where cold weather in winter is the norm. I have an oil burner, and I typically have the house at 58 degrees. I also have a wood stove (insert) which I use to partially heat the house (it isn't enough to keep a 2800+ sq. foot house warm if the temperatures are lower than 25 degrees or so outside).
When the weather is a bit warmer (e.g. 32 or higher), I don't worry so much about things as northing can freeze. But in colder spells and especially if there is some wind involved I will actually raise the central heat (oil) thermostats a bit (e.g. to 62) to prevent any issues involving the edges of the house furthest away from the wood stove. I also have iot tempature sensors in various places to provide a warning if things are getting too cold.
When the weather is a bit warmer (e.g. 32 or higher), I don't worry so much about things as northing can freeze. But in colder spells and especially if there is some wind involved I will actually raise the central heat (oil) thermostats a bit (e.g. to 62) to prevent any issues involving the edges of the house furthest away from the wood stove. I also have iot tempature sensors in various places to provide a warning if things are getting too cold.