A poll on thermostats
My gas and electric bills keep raising year after year. This past year I've been asking my friends what they keep their thermostat set at in summer and winter. Wanting to see if I was in the "normal" range. It's become obvious to me it's an exercise in existential philosophy.
I keep my AC thermostat set at 76-78F. I move it from 76 to 78 when it gets to mid-90s and above. We supplement with ceiling fans that are in every room of the house, excluding bathrooms.
I keep my gas furnace thermostat set at 66-70F in the winter. It goes from 70 to 66 when when daytime temps are in the teens. It auto-drops to 62 at 9:00 p.m. and back up to 70 at 4:00 a.m. We supplement when we're sitting down (meals, TV, BSing) if we get too cold with an electric or gas fireplace depending on what room we're in.
What's "normal" in your neck of the woods?
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Caveat: Everything suggested is based on my environment and culture. Please adjust accordingly.
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