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the warmest day in November this year was a high of 70 and a low of 52 in Boston.. Warmest in October was a high of 77 low of 60.. Warmest in April was high of 75 low of 51. There were a couple warm days in September where I coul see using the AC, but I can't imagine needing it in Boston in November or April.. How cold do you set it?
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Originally Posted by yesmaybe
That's crazy. OSHA's recommendation is 68-78.
I don't really care what OSHA says. I need to be able to sleep.
I've run the heat at 58 in the winter (oil), supplemented by tower heaters in whatever room I happen to be in. To sleep, I like it around 62ish. I very rarely run AC during the day in the summer, mostly saving it for those nights where it remains especially muggy (usually about 2 weeks worth). If it's in the 70s overnight, I'll usually just run the fan on high. I prefer the fresh air. To each their own, though.
EnergyStar recommends 68 in the winter during the day and 60-67 for sleeping.
68 as the high? In my apartment complex each thermostat has a little sign that tells you not to set it lower than 69. So I set it at 69 for sleeping. During the day I need it to be in the 70s indoors.
EnergyStar recommends 68 in the winter during the day and 60-67 for sleeping.
Boston's legal requirement for apartments is min 64 at night and min 68 during the day in the Winter. That sounds about right for how low you should go. 58 is definitely not normal. 62 I can understand if your heat is expensive.
OK so if I ever own rental property in Boston that is heat included, I will sure to keep it at 64/68 degrees. Good to know. Meanwhile, I am going to heat/cool MY home how ever the frick I want.
(and fwiw, the complex I'm at now requires it to be kept at least 60 in the winter (to prevent pipe freeze issues)). That's where it stays, unless I'm there and not sleeping when I'll turn it up to 69 for comfort (I have efficient heat pumps).
I just turn the heat/AC up or down until I am comfortable. My heat and AC are set to mid-70's. Works for me and I am the only one I have to worry about.
OSHA, EnergyStar, the state all have their recommendations and requirements.
In my house:
Winter - downstairs is set at 67. If I'm home working, I'll set it at 65. If my wife or daughter are home, they set it at 70-72 which I promptly moan about and put on short. Overnight, it goes to 55 as nobody is down there.
Summer - both floors are at 74 and at night it goes to 77-78. We might pop it down a down should we get warm.
Back to the OP - don't ignore houses without AC. You can add it.
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