Thermostat settings: What Temperature is Best?

Many homeowners struggle with knowing what temperature they should set their thermostat at. Individual preferences among family members can create tension. Some people prefer a chillier environment, while others like it a bit warmer. There are some things to consider the next time this topic comes up in your household:

• Think about your family’s daily activities and patterns. The temperature should reflect how you use your home. For example: If you tend to work-out in the afternoons in your home gym, you will probably want it to be cooler at that time of the day. Keep in mind normal patterns of the family such as more activity during the day and low activity such as reading and sleeping at night. This will help to guide you on temperature choices at various times of the day.

• Power usage is another important topic to consider when choosing the setting on your thermostat. Most people are going to be comfortable within a few degrees of their ideal temperature. And, if in a family setting, can adjust their clothing appropriately so others are comfortable as well. By adding a sweatshirt or taking off a jacket, you can find a comfort zone that works for the individual. By adjusting the internal temperature of your home a bit higher or a bit lower, depending on the temperature outside, this will save in costs overall.

• Your HVAC system will work harder the further away the internal and external temperatures are from each other. If it is very warm outside, making it ice-cold inside will require a lot of work on the HVAC system. The same goes for the other way around. So, to reduce the hardship on the system, try to keep the two temperatures as close as you comfortably can.

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