What's the Perfect Temperature for You?
You probably know someone who sweats at 75°F and another who starts shivering at the thought of 74°F. Every person’s ideal indoor temperature setting seems to be different, especially when you are trying to get to sleep!
The good news is that today’s thermostats and smart HVAC control systems allow you to customize your ideal temperature according to your preferences and schedule, even when you aren’t at home!
Programming Comfort
By pre-programming thermostat settings that align with your lifestyles and preferences, you can create an indoor environment that makes you and your home comfortable, and potentially save money in the process.
So what temperature is in your comfort zone?
A college survey revealed that 42% of the 1,000 people surveyed said they prefer to sleep in temperatures that range from 66°F -70°F.1
Activity level, gender, and age may play a role in what you consider to be a comfortable indoor temperature. Your ideal temperature may be very different from anyone else living in your home. To keep the peace, you may have to try a few temperatures to determine which is the most comfortable for your household.It won’t take too long to realize if you are too hot or cold in your home!
If you aren’t sure what indoor temperatures are comfortable, start out by programming your thermostat with the following ENERGY STAR® suggestions.
1 Coyne College. (n.d.). Some Like it Hot: How Americans Feel About Temperature. Retrieved from Coyne College News: https://www.coynecollege.edu/news-events/