Finding the optimal temperature for a home is a lot like finding a leprechaun. Sure, you’ve probably heard that it exists, but no matter what you do or how hard you look it seems like you just can’t find it. It seems like every single person has different advice to tell you about their home temperature. Some people “never turn the thermostat lower than 68” while others “never turn it higher than 60.” Isn’t it frustrating?
Today, we’re going to talk about the “optimal temperature of a home.” Did you know that the energy.gov website actually lists a specific range of temperatures that are the most efficient for a heating system? It’s true! Let’s talk about the objective, factually optimal temperature for your heating in Boerne, TX to run at.
Remember, it needs to meet your comfort preferences and your budget requirements! Let’s meet in the middle and find the best home temperature for you.
Keep Comfort in Mind
First of all, take any and all recommendations with a grain of salt. Your home is your sanctuary, which means that it needs to meet your comfort demands. If you enjoy temperatures in the upper 60s, then by all means set your thermostat to that range and enjoy it! Nobody should tell you to change your thermostat in your own home, especially if you’re the one paying the bills!
That all being said, this blog post is a guide for homeowners that are looking to spend a bit less money on their monthly heating bills. If you’d like to remain comfortable but you also want to change things to be more efficient, then keep reading.
The Official Recommendation
We need to talk about what energy.gov recommends. Based on what the data shows, running your thermostat down 7-10 degrees at night will save you a ton of money on your heating bill without you really noticing anything. This is because human beings (and pets as well) actually like to sleep in slightly cooler environments than what we enjoy spending our days in. Also, we’ve got comfortable beds, pillows, and blankets to keep our body temperatures regulated when the temperature dips slightly, so you won’t even notice that you’re saving money!
Also, we recommend setting your thermostat no higher than 68 or 70 degrees when trying to get your home heated during the winter and spring. Any higher than this won’t make much of a difference, but your heating system will work a lot harder for very limited results. Also, if you’re trying to get warmer with your thermostat cranked that high, then we recommend using blankets, sweatshirts, wool socks, and other methods of staying warm and cozy!
Optimal Temperature Vary By Town
We service a bunch of areas in Texas, and the temperatures can vary greatly sometimes. Depending on wind and weather, one home might be inundated with cold snaps while another might be barely affected by chilly cold fronts. Make sure you’re paying attention to your weather report when you run your heating system optimally. It helps to know when you’ll need the most power from your heating system to fight a swift chill.
Call D’Spain Sales & Service for heating care you can count on.
