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    Dec 6, 2009, 07:00 AM
    How often is too often to cycle home heating
    To answer this question what info would you need?

    Size of furnace
    Size of home
    Temperature outside
    Temperature inside
    How often is it cycling

    Anything else?
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    Dec 6, 2009, 07:08 AM

    Ideally, 3 to 6 times per hour, depending on system type & outside temp. Anything more than 6 becomes somewhat inefficient and suggests a problem with thermostat response.
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