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Old 10-25-2011, 03:03 PM
 
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Hi all, this is my first post to the Vermont forum and it will sound a bit silly but here goes... In short I moved to Florida ( I know everyone say ugh together) from Virginia when I was a kid my husband is from New York. We are moving back up north soon either upstate N.Y. or Vermont. We are having a difference of opinion on how warm most people keep their houses in the winter. He claims 60 -65 degrees is the norm and wearing multiple layers in the house. I'm thinking that sounds a bit chilly. Anybody in the lower 70's? Maybe I forget that 60 feels warm after coming in from 20. He says I'm thinking like the Royal Family, I'm thinking brrrr. A general consensus would be great. Thanks.
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Old 10-25-2011, 03:07 PM
 
Location: in a cabin overlooking the mountains
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We kinda like spending money on things other than fuel oil, so it's 60-65 in most of the house. Sweaters and sweats are cheap.

We do have a wood stove going where it can be in the mid seventies (feels like 80!) but the bedroom stays in the low 60s. A programmable thermostat helps.

Now when the teenage girls were still there and liked to run around in tank tops, they kept turning the thermostat up, but they've been gone for some time now.
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Old 10-25-2011, 03:40 PM
 
Location: Vermont
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pretty sure its in the high 50s at night in the bedroom and low 60s in the house during the day. in the winter we wear long underwear tops and bottoms and sometimes socks to bed but we are pretty frugal too.
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Old 10-25-2011, 03:44 PM
 
Location: Vermont
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Old 10-25-2011, 04:02 PM
 
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I appreciate the details. Seems silly but we don't run the heat down here except for a few nights out of the year, never in the day time. We are also used to central air/heat which I know is not preferable cost wise with long winters So I guess I was trying to get a feel for all day life in long winters.
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Old 10-25-2011, 04:20 PM
 
Location: Vermont
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At our house the standard is about 65 when we're home, then we set it down to 55 when we go to bed.
So welcome to Vermont, your majesty!
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Old 10-25-2011, 04:23 PM
 
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We keep our house at a balmy 68-70 degrees. I'm not used to the cold yet so I prefer it a bit warmer in the house.
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Old 10-25-2011, 05:30 PM
 
Location: Near the Coast SWCT
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Anything above 66 and you better move. Its easier to layer up then to dish out. lol

Mid 60s is comfortable for inside the house. Plus if its any warmer you have to worry about dry air in the house.

I heat for free with my wood stove so money isnt the issue...comfort is. lol
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Old 10-25-2011, 05:39 PM
 
Location: Vermont
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i hate the dry heat. drives me nuts.

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Old 10-25-2011, 05:40 PM
 
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I have three zones for heat with programable thermostats, and a propane stove (prime is base board, oil). The thermostats should keep the areas we're 'living in' around 63-65, and drop to 58 when not there.

We're from NJ, and did this with the last home (no stove, though). It's not as bad as it sounds, and I never felt 'cold'. Actually felt much healthier then sucking in dry air from a forced air HVAC system.
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