In countless ways, our lives are defined by temperature — and being able to measure temperature accurately gives us an exceptional advantage. It lets us know how much to warm or cool our homes or how much longer we need to cook a chicken dish without making everyone suffer. It assists us in diagnosing ailments and knowing whether to take a medicine or stay home.
If you aim to maximize home comfort and performance, how you set your thermostat makes a considerable impact. Heating and cooling record for as much as half of your electric bills, so making good choices can reduce your monthly utility bills.
In the summer, the ideal thermostat setting is 78 degrees F. In the winter, 68 degrees is perfect for energy savings. However, these temperatures may not apply to every situation. Here are the challenges of those who want to find the perfect home temperature:
- Humidity: Winter air is usually dry. It causes moisture to evaporate from your skin quicker than the average temperature, thus making you feel cold. Then, high humidity in the summer produces a moist feeling that urges you to run the air conditioner more.
- Home occupancy: 68 degrees in
