What do you keep your house temp at?? - Page 2

mike barnes · 10-08-2013, 01:02 PM

ac at 76 never used the heat in 5 years

roc21 · 10-08-2013, 05:02 PM

keep ours at 77 over night.. 79 daytime, and that still feels cool... i think id freeze if i kept my ac at what some of you guys say you do(low 70s).. only switch to heat few times a year, still at 77-79.

thedarkbrown · 10-08-2013, 08:16 PM

Summer (April-ish-September-ish) is 80-82, depending on how I feel I guess. Last year AC was set at 82, this year it was 80.

Winter (October-ish to April-ish) AC/heater is off. There are still warm days where the inside temp gets 87, but once it cools of it's in the 70's. Later in the winter the house temps hits mid 50's at which point I carry around a portable heater with me.

I like to use the AC as little as possible, because with a 3700 sq ft house with 2 AC units in AZ, the electric bill is between 450-500 when it's on, and ~150 when it's off.

Gibberish · 10-08-2013, 08:24 PM

78 year round

xbignick · 10-08-2013, 08:29 PM

Air condition 24/7/365, I like it cold!

Usually run the A/C at 68-69 during the summer, have two small ones for the apartment.

During the winter...landlord doesn't put the heat on, so I'm usually all suited up.

KEARYCOLBERT83 · 10-08-2013, 08:31 PM

about 60 in the winter and no ac in the summer but my house stays really cold so its nice.

MasterPattie · 10-08-2013, 08:35 PM

I honestly keep it at 69 degrees year round.

Not trying to be funny.

GoJays · 10-08-2013, 08:43 PM

18.

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notsublime · 10-09-2013, 06:08 AM

Summer 68
Winter 74
I rent, and don't pay utilities

nyisle · 10-09-2013, 11:26 AM

Summer is set at 78, and for the life of me I cant remember what we put it at during the winter, if I had my way, it would never come on. The wife gets cold easily, which is kind of ironic seeing how she was born and raised in Montana, she gets cold when its over 80

cruiserdaddy7 · 10-09-2013, 12:34 PM

Before I had children it would be hot in the summer and cold in the winter.

Now with 2 small children it is 72 in the Summer and 70 in the Winter. The bills are not pretty some months.

azviking101 · 10-09-2013, 03:06 PM

Summer
83 during the day
79 at night
I live in AZ, it's not that bad.

Winter- Been so long I can't remember, ha.

TrueNE_09 · 10-09-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gibberish

78 year round

Why?????? That is way too hot, for my taste. Wow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MasterPattie

I honestly keep it at 69 degrees year round.

Not trying to be funny.

I don't get it. 69? What's funny about that?

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Originally Posted by GoJays

18.

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You coulda just said 64. No need for that smarta$$ talk!

babyfaceposey · 10-09-2013, 05:44 PM

72 during the day. 61 at night.

Verufian · 10-09-2013, 05:51 PM

68 during the Winter, 75 during the summer.

VWBUS1978 · 10-10-2013, 02:23 PM

my utility bills don't reflect it, but I keep the heat on 68-72 and the A/C on 72ish all year round. I have a programmable thermostat and during the week, i have it programmed to lower the heat temp or turn the A/C temp up during the day. it's a 5 degree swing in both instances.

my electric during the summer has yet to be over $125/month
my gas during the winter is $85-115/month, and I have a gas oven/range and hot water heater.

I would recommend to anyone with a home, keep it maintained and well insulated.
Once a year, I insert a vent fan to pull vacuum on my home in the 2nd floor and go into the basement and 1st floor to check for drafts around my foundation, doors, windows and floors. I spent about $300 to get my home draft free and it was worth every penny (probably made me money).
Make sure all your doors have floor scrapers and seal well against their respective jambs. during the summer days, keep all of your blinds closed.

Cactuspies · 10-10-2013, 04:08 PM

I'm home sick today.

It's about 70ish outside but the apartment is still pushing 80+ (it was also much cooler overnight) I have ceiling fans, floor fans and the patio door open!

jbellis74 · 10-10-2013, 04:35 PM

Living in South Florida means there arent really seasons.

There is hot summer and there is mild summer

Program the thermostat to go up to 78 when nobody is home between 8-5pm

5pm it drops to 75

10pm it drops to 74

Thats about it....lol

oldgoldy97 · 10-10-2013, 04:42 PM

When I'm cold, I turn the heat up til I'm warm. When I'm hot I turn it down til I'm cool. I don't give a rip about what number it lands on.

hairysasquatch · 11-20-2013, 01:02 PM

Mine says 68 when people are home and 62 when not. Right now I'm home when I'm not supposed to be and chilled.

Gmrson · 11-20-2013, 01:04 PM

you have a talking thermostat? Cool!~

Nicnac · 11-20-2013, 01:25 PM

80 when out, 77 when at home.

Cactuspies · 11-20-2013, 02:01 PM

80-85 still. HA I live in hell especially since it is much cooler outdoors.

DannyShakes · 11-20-2013, 02:13 PM

flat 70 sleeping awake or not home.

TarjetasBéisbol · 11-20-2013, 02:16 PM

68 when I'm home and 62 when I'm out.

10-08-2013, 05:02 PM	#27
roc21 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Posts: 2,885	keep ours at 77 over night.. 79 daytime, and that still feels cool... i think id freeze if i kept my ac at what some of you guys say you do(low 70s).. only switch to heat few times a year, still at 77-79. __________________ Vikings fan...but pc Dolphins for my son

10-08-2013, 08:16 PM	#28
thedarkbrown Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 792	Summer (April-ish-September-ish) is 80-82, depending on how I feel I guess. Last year AC was set at 82, this year it was 80. Winter (October-ish to April-ish) AC/heater is off. There are still warm days where the inside temp gets 87, but once it cools of it's in the 70's. Later in the winter the house temps hits mid 50's at which point I carry around a portable heater with me. I like to use the AC as little as possible, because with a 3700 sq ft house with 2 AC units in AZ, the electric bill is between 450-500 when it's on, and ~150 when it's off. __________________ I used to collect Albert Pujols, Roger Maris and some sets. Not so much these days.

10-08-2013, 08:24 PM	#29
Gibberish Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 8,048	78 year round __________________ *Square one, here I come*

10-08-2013, 08:29 PM	#30
xbignick Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29,240 xxbignick	Air condition 24/7/365, I like it cold! Usually run the A/C at 68-69 during the summer, have two small ones for the apartment. During the winter...landlord doesn't put the heat on, so I'm usually all suited up. __________________ @xxbignick on twitter

10-08-2013, 08:43 PM	#33
GoJays Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,315	18. .......... __________________ I will leave my signature the same until the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup. In short, I will never change my signature.

10-08-2013, 01:02 PM	#26
mike barnes Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: East valley of the sun Posts: 1,038	ac at 76 never used the heat in 5 years

10-08-2013, 08:31 PM	#31
KEARYCOLBERT83 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 2,304	about 60 in the winter and no ac in the summer but my house stays really cold so its nice.

10-08-2013, 08:35 PM	#32
MasterPattie Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 8,750	I honestly keep it at 69 degrees year round. Not trying to be funny.

10-09-2013, 06:08 AM	#34
notsublime Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S.D. Posts: 1,911 WadeBoggsCollection	Summer 68 Winter 74 I rent, and don't pay utilities __________________ BlowOut's Resident Wade Boggs Super Super Collector

10-09-2013, 11:26 AM	#35
nyisle Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,874 nyisle nyisle	Summer is set at 78, and for the life of me I cant remember what we put it at during the winter, if I had my way, it would never come on. The wife gets cold easily, which is kind of ironic seeing how she was born and raised in Montana, she gets cold when its over 80

10-09-2013, 12:34 PM	#36
cruiserdaddy7 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 15,171 Cruiserdaddy7	Before I had children it would be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. Now with 2 small children it is 72 in the Summer and 70 in the Winter. The bills are not pretty some months.

10-09-2013, 03:06 PM	#37
azviking101 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 869	Summer 83 during the day 79 at night I live in AZ, it's not that bad. Winter- Been so long I can't remember, ha. __________________ Coo loo coo coo coo coo coo coo! Vikings, Twins, MLB & NFL vets & HOF Trade Bucket- http://s1340.photobucket.com/user/azviking101/library/Trade%20Bucket?sort=2&page=1

10-09-2013, 05:44 PM	#39
babyfaceposey Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 8,239 Babyfaceposey	72 during the day. 61 at night.

10-09-2013, 05:51 PM	#40
Verufian Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 3,279 Verufian Verufian	68 during the Winter, 75 during the summer.

10-10-2013, 02:23 PM	#41
VWBUS1978 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 5,820 Vwbus1978 Vwbus1978	my utility bills don't reflect it, but I keep the heat on 68-72 and the A/C on 72ish all year round. I have a programmable thermostat and during the week, i have it programmed to lower the heat temp or turn the A/C temp up during the day. it's a 5 degree swing in both instances. my electric during the summer has yet to be over $125/month my gas during the winter is $85-115/month, and I have a gas oven/range and hot water heater. I would recommend to anyone with a home, keep it maintained and well insulated. Once a year, I insert a vent fan to pull vacuum on my home in the 2nd floor and go into the basement and 1st floor to check for drafts around my foundation, doors, windows and floors. I spent about $300 to get my home draft free and it was worth every penny (probably made me money). Make sure all your doors have floor scrapers and seal well against their respective jambs. during the summer days, keep all of your blinds closed. __________________ the fact that we exist, in a universe of sheer randomness, is scientific proof that there are aliens. we are the aliens. i can say that with 100% accuracy.

10-10-2013, 04:08 PM	#42
Cactuspies Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: meepos Posts: 9,696 azcentral_sports	I'm home sick today. It's about 70ish outside but the apartment is still pushing 80+ (it was also much cooler overnight) I have ceiling fans, floor fans and the patio door open! __________________ SUPPORT #BostonStrong The One Fund & Parkinson's Research http://sportlots.com/dealers/?dealer=AzPats10 RIP Mom-2009, Dad-2021, Grandma-2018, PAPAJIM 11/22/10 Patriots 6 time Champs catching up to johnmabry47: are you on my ignore list too? 76 and counting

10-10-2013, 04:35 PM	#43
jbellis74 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wellington Fl Posts: 5,425 Bellis1974	Living in South Florida means there arent really seasons. There is hot summer and there is mild summer Program the thermostat to go up to 78 when nobody is home between 8-5pm 5pm it drops to 75 10pm it drops to 74 Thats about it....lol __________________ *On any given Sunday you're gonna win or you're gonna lose. The point is - can you win or lose like a man?*

10-10-2013, 04:42 PM	#44
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The parade zone Posts: 45,348 Myfakeebayid	When I'm cold, I turn the heat up til I'm warm. When I'm hot I turn it down til I'm cool. I don't give a rip about what number it lands on. __________________ This space available Come at me when I matter. The best part of visiting Wisconsin? Leaving.

11-20-2013, 01:02 PM	#45
hairysasquatch Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the Woods, Central NY Posts: 29,662	what's your thermostat say? Mine says 68 when people are home and 62 when not. Right now I'm home when I'm not supposed to be and chilled. __________________ Proud alumnus of the University of Michigan, 2023 National Champions!

11-20-2013, 01:04 PM	#46
Gmrson Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 3,923 bodnercards bodnercards	you have a talking thermostat? Cool!~

11-20-2013, 01:25 PM	#47
Nicnac Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nutty Florida Posts: 12,281	80 when out, 77 when at home.

11-20-2013, 02:01 PM	#48
Cactuspies Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: meepos Posts: 9,696 azcentral_sports	80-85 still. HA I live in hell especially since it is much cooler outdoors. __________________ SUPPORT #BostonStrong The One Fund & Parkinson's Research http://sportlots.com/dealers/?dealer=AzPats10 RIP Mom-2009, Dad-2021, Grandma-2018, PAPAJIM 11/22/10 Patriots 6 time Champs catching up to johnmabry47: are you on my ignore list too? 76 and counting

11-20-2013, 02:13 PM	#49
DannyShakes Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,601	flat 70 sleeping awake or not home. __________________ If we make a trade, you will send first. Sorry if you don't like it.

11-20-2013, 02:16 PM	#50
TarjetasBéisbol Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Back in NOVA! Posts: 10,874	68 when I'm home and 62 when I'm out. __________________ De oppresso liber - RLTW "The Mexicans taught me that trick", "Let me be very clear, crystal clear"