Honeywell Home 2026 Comfort Pulse

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Intro: In September 2026, an online survey was conducted among 2,000 U.S. homeowners aged 18 and older to gauge consumers’ attitudes regarding their home’s comfort this winter.

Methodology:

  • Age Range: 18-65
  • Residence: Own their home
  • Region: United States, nationally representative

Stats: The Honeywell Home 2026 Comfort Pulse shows that winter energy costs are a major concern for homeowners, with many also focused on keeping their families comfortable. Additionally, the data reveals how these concerns are influencing household decisions this season.

The Cost of Staying Comfortable

  • 58% of homeowners are extremely or very concerned about energy costs this winter.
  • 56% of homeowners plan to use more blankets to save on energy costs. 40% of homeowners say they plan to manually change their thermostat based on the day to save on costs; 37% of homeowners say they will keep their home cooler to save on energy costs; and 33% of homeowners say they will use thermostat scheduling to save on energy costs.
  • 64% of homeowners say that lower energy bills would make them more likely to upgrade to or replace a smart thermostat.
  • Among those who are concerned about energy costs, homeowners indicate they are most likely to take the following actions to adjust their spending: change shopping habits (57%), delay home renovations (44%), or postpone travel (36%).

Winter HVAC Readiness

  • 70% of homeowners are extremely or very confident that their furnace/heating system will make it through this winter (2026-2027).
  • Only 46% of homeowners would feel extremely or very prepared if their furnace/heating system stopped working during a cold spell this winter (2026-2027).

How Homeowners Program Their Thermostats for Savings

  • 55% of homeowners with a smart or programmable thermostat utilize its scheduling feature at nighttime.
  • 51% of homeowners with a smart or programmable thermostat use its scheduling features when the house is empty.

Calling in the Pros

  • 55% of homeowners have a contractor service their HVAC system at least once a year.
  • 18% of homeowners only use a professional HVAC contractor when there is a specific problem or repair needed.
  • 10% of homeowners never have their HVAC system professionally checked or serviced.

Media Contact: Sarah Reckard, Resideo Global Communications Leader; sarah.reckard@resideo.com

Honeywell Home Comfort Pulse, 2026 – Results are based on the responses of 2,000 homeowners aged 18-65, living in the U.S. who completed an online survey.