My question comes into play that we're thinking about a place that has a full basement. In this part of the country if you shut off the heat you run the risk of the basement heaving, or worst yet, buckling inwards. Leaving the heat on low will help keep the frost away.
Was wondering what the general cost to heat a place was. It sounds like this place was left at 50 degrees (owners statement) and ran $300/month for heating 1,700 square feet in an area that can reach -20 to -40f for a week at a time.
Sounds pretty high to me, thus my question for comparison. I also understand insulation and amount of windows vs walls. Just trying to get a general idea here.
