RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - While the temperatures may be going back up, they will likely plunge into the teens and single digits again this month and next. That said, don't forget to turn down the dial on your thermostat… That was Amy Byers, Public Relations Coordinator for Middle Tennessee Electric. Lowering your thermostat setting just one degree can help you save on your monthly electric bill… So, keep your home cozy and your wallet happy—because every degree counts!
When temperatures dive, take proactive steps to protect your home from frozen pipes…
A little prevention now can save you from costly repairs down the road. Let those faucets flow in freezing weather, and your checkbook will be in better shape by winter's end.
When the temperatures drop, your HVAC system might struggle to keep pace with your desired warmth. That means your heat pump could run non-stop, leading to wear and tear. By turning down the thermostat during the chillier months, you not only save energy but also extend the life of your heating system. Stay cozy while keeping your heat pump in tip-top shape!
According to Byers, there are likely more bone-chilling temperatures to come this month. But don’t worry—MTE has got your back with some savvy tips to save your wallet when the cold hits…
Bottom line, the frosty nights in Rutherford County are continuing folks! Tonight (Wednesday night), temperatures will plunge to a brisk 16°F, followed by slightly milder lows of 19°F on Thursday and Friday nights. Daytime highs on Thursday will reach a cool 42°F, while Friday’s high will only inch upwards to 36°F.
Historically speaking, lows in the teens are not that uncommon this time of year. Last year, on the 22nd of January, the temps were a chilly 18°F for the low and a mild 46°F for the high. And here’s a fun weather fact for the curious: Tennessee's record low is a bone-chilling -32°F, set in Mountain City on December 30, 1917! Mountain City is located in the upper east area of the state, near North Carolina.
That record low is too unbelievable to not repeat… Again, the record low for the state was reached 108 years ago when the mercury hit “Negative” 32°F in 1917.
