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As the temperatures get warmer outside this spring and we start using the air conditioner in earnest, what is the best AC temperature to set the thermostat at?
Setting the Thermostat to the Best AC Temperature
Programmable and Wi-Fi thermostats offer possibilities for increasing comfort in the home while simultaneously saving a bit on energy. Typically, this is accomplished by setting the thermostat up a few degrees at night and in the day when everyone's out of the home. The temperature resumes a more comfortable setting in the morning and evening, when, presumably, the home's occupants are present and active.
People vary as to what they feel is a comfortable temperature, but for most, it's around 72 degrees. This setting doesn't usually cause the unit to run without stopping, and it's a temperature at which most people feel moderately comfortable. For those who feel warm at 72 degrees, turning on a fan can help. For those who feel chilly, they can put on a sweater.
Another common set point is 78 degrees. While this may be on the warm side for some, it's generally agreed that this set point offers considerable savings on energy. However, a 78-degree room will likely require that some individuals augment the cooling with a fan. In fact, you might experiment by setting the thermostat at 75 degrees. You'll save some money on energy, but folks will be a little cooler than they will at 78 degrees, and fans will make the temperature bearable to the hot-natured.
Keeping a Home's Occupants Cool and Happy with the Best AC Temperature
In addition to fans, there are a few other things you can do to ensure even the warm-tempered folks in your household feel comfortable if you set the thermostat between 72 and 80 degrees.
Close blinds, curtains, and shades to keep out solar radiation.
Look into installing a zoned system, where individuals can control temperatures with their own thermostat in their zone by closing and opening dampers in ducts.
Control humidity in the house so that people do not feel as warm and so they won't require lower set points.
For more on the best AC temperature, contact Air Assurance. We serve Broken Arrow and the surrounding community.