Should you set heat to a constant temperature or turn it on and off?

(NEXSTAR) – As the temperatures drop, the energy bills go up. But how you set your thermostat can help keep the cost of heating your home down.

There are two main heater strategies: set it and forget it, or turn it on and off. While some people may prefer the first strategy, the second way is likely to be cheaper.

If people are at home all day, or coming in and out pretty constantly, it might make more sense to leave the heat on instead of flipping it on and off repeatedly.