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Old 07-12-2009, 11:56 AM
 
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Just wondering how many people use the US Dept. of Energy / Energy Star recommended standard A/C temperature settings (for programmable thermostats, or not). I think the setting was to have temp be at 82 to 85 deg F during the workday hours, and then lower to 78 or so in the evenings. Or do most of us prefer to be comfy and put it lower than 82 during the day? Or is it bad (for the house or home structure) to keep the house inside at 82 / 85 during the day? Just wondering as I'm trying to find the right balance between comfort, home protection, and cost. I've lived in a home without A/C before (in California) and temperature in the 80s isn't too bad, indoors or out. It's only in the 90s+ that things suck. Though it is easier to work under the hi 70s / low 80s, than mid 80s. FYI, statistics for those interested or to compare: Cooling home following the recommended default A/C setting of 82/85 deg F during the day for a 2500 sq ft home, w/ I think a 14 SEER unit cost me $84 this past month. We aren't home that long on weekdays and don't use much electricity otherwise, so that might explain the lower bill. FYI, also it's an all electric home, 2 stories, 1 central A/C unit, programmable thermostat. Home has no shade for it outside. I hear from other threads that peoples bill go between $130-300s.

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Old 07-12-2009, 12:05 PM
 
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Just wondering how many people use the US Dept. of Energy / Energy Star recommended standard A/C temperature settings (for programmable thermostats, or not). I think the setting was to have temp be at 82 to 85 deg F during the workday hours, and then lower to 78 or so in the evenings. Or do most of us prefer to be comfy and put it lower than 82 during the day? Or is it bad (for the house or home structure) to keep the house inside at 82 / 85 during the day? Just wondering as I'm trying to find the right balance between comfort, home protection, and cost. I've lived in a home without A/C before (in California) and temperature in the 80s isn't too bad, indoors or out. It's only in the 90s+ that things suck. Though it is easier to work under the hi 70s / low 80s, than mid 80s. FYI, statistics for those interested or to compare: Cooling home following the recommended default A/C setting of 82/85 deg F during the day for a 2500 sq ft home, w/ I think a 14 SEER unit cost me $84 this past month. Home has no shade for it outside. I hear from other threads that peoples bill go between $130-300s.
Sounds good if you are comfortable at 82-85 during the day..most of us are not. A lot of us work from home or have family at home during the day as well. 82-85 is not doable for me. Our's stays at 78 all day.

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Old 07-12-2009, 01:41 PM
 
Location: West Creek
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79 here, the AC Unit actually wastes more power cooling 85 down to high 70's its better to leave it at a comfy temp, and leave it untouched as Jared Fogle's Chicken Selects LOL
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Old 07-12-2009, 08:50 PM
 
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Depends on your home and your comfort level.

Our house is well shaded with high ceilings. We set ours at 85-86 during the day if we're out, about 82-83 if we're home (like this weekend). At night it's at 80. We're all quite comfortable with that. We also run our fans and wear light summer clothing (I know many who wear jeans at home in summer, but set their a/c to 75 or less....). Having our house well shaded makes a huge difference though.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:00 PM
 
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Some people can take it, but honestly I would probably commit suicide if I had to live with 82+ degrees during the day. To me, it would be worth it to save money on something else and crank that a/c down but it depends on what bothers you.
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Old 07-12-2009, 09:09 PM
 
Location: SoCal-So Proud!
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Some people can take it, but honestly I would probably commit suicide if I had to live with 82+ degrees during the day. To me, it would be worth it to save money on something else and crank that a/c down but it depends on what bothers you.
I agree...with all of the new HVAC technology that's put into some of these newer Energy Star homes, it doesn't cost that much. I'd hate to think what some of those older homes would cost to keep at more comfortable temps for most of us .
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Old 07-14-2009, 11:07 AM
 
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I love 82, but I don't answer the door when I have deliveries.
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Old 07-14-2009, 12:15 PM
 
Location: Charleston, SC
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I could probably do the temperature, but it would be very humid at that point. Mine's set to 80 when nobody is around, 75-76 when someone is home.
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Old 07-14-2009, 02:41 PM
 
Location: NW San Antonio
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I love 82, but I don't answer the door when I have deliveries.
Yep! It's all in what you wear. As an experienced work-from-home guru, I'm sitting in my boxers right now typing this. TMI?

If sitting around in light (or no) clothing means a couple extra trips for Sushi, I'm game.
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Old 07-14-2009, 04:26 PM
 
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Yep! It's all in what you wear. As an experienced work-from-home guru, I'm sitting in my boxers right now typing this. TMI?

If sitting around in light (or no) clothing means a couple extra trips for Sushi, I'm game.

How does "light or no clothing" translate to "extra trips for Sushi"? Must be something simple...got right by me.
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