Thanks to technology, you can now have the most ideal temperature inside your home? Want to snuggle under the covers during movie night? Then, set the temperature to the low 60s. Do you want to sweat it out while you do hot yoga in the living room? Set the temperature to 80 degrees and above.
For many, technology is that tiny device attached to the wall that you can crank up or down depending on your mood. Too many people take it for granted not understanding the science behind it nor the convenience that wasn’t available to generations before them. Gone are the days now when you have to squint your eye to see the dial on the thermostat. Everything’s digital right now. Plus, you can see and tinker with the setting right on your smartphone.
First Things First
You need to remember, though, that the thermostat is attached to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit. It does not work on its own. You have to first make sure that the HVAC unit is working properly, which is why you have to call an air vent cleaning company regularly for inspection, cleaning, repair, and replacement.
This is also important for the energy savings that come with knowing the right thermostat for every situation. The thermostat is not a device for convenience alone. It can also help save as much as 10% of your monthly electricity cost.
Winter
Here’s what you need to understand about using the thermostat: you can save more when you follow the temperature outside your home. That means that during winter, you can set the thermostat at around 68 degrees Fahrenheit while you’re awake so you can be comfortable. When you’re asleep, you can turn the thermostat lower because you’re usually bundled under the covers.
It’s the same thing when you are away. Since you don’t want your home to be freezing when you come home, you can leave the thermostat on, though make sure it’s lower than 65 degrees. This way, you won’t be using much energy to warm your home. You can simply turn up the thermostat when you arrive or minutes before you do if you’re using a smart home system.
Summer
Follow the same strategy during summer if you have central air conditioning. Keep your house warmer than normal while you’re away. If you need cooling once you’re home, set it to around 78 degrees Fahrenheit or lower if you want to sleep more comfortably. Setting your thermostat to the highest temperature you can tolerate will keep your energy savings high.
The idea is that the lower the difference between the temperature inside and outside your home, the higher your energy savings will be. Finding your comfort level in terms of the temperature will also help maximize your thermostat. This is also the reason why you should invest in a programmable thermostat instead of a manual one. A programmable thermostat will avoid the discomfort associated with having to manually control the temperature inside your home.
Party
What if there’s a party in your home (after the pandemic is over, of course)? No matter how hard you try, someone is going to feel either too hot or cold. The most ideal thermostat setting is somewhere between 60 and 70 degrees. That depends on how large the party is. If there are more than 10 people in one room, set the thermostat lower. If there are less, try to hit at least 70 degrees.
Isn’t it nice to know that you now have the power to not only control the comfort level temperature-wise in your rooms but also how much you are going to save in your energy bill? That’s what technology is for — to make things convenient for a lot of people. As long as you know the proper thermostat setting for your home, you won’t only be making yourself comfortable, but your bank account as well.
