What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat To While Away?

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What temperature should you set your thermostat to while away? Well, that depends primarily on preference and goal. Here are some tips from the professionals at EasyBreezy A/C.

Before we begin, the most crucial step is to invest in a programmable thermostat.

There is no perfect home temperature, no matter the season or whether you are away—that mostly depends on homeowners’ demands. But if you want to make adjusting the temperature less hassle, consider a programmable thermostat. And always remember to hire professionals in AC.

It enables you to set different temperatures throughout the day, depending on various factors, such as when you are home, when the house is empty, the time of the day, and the weather conditions. Plug it; the programmable thermostat allows you to “set and forget.” With most programmable thermostats sold today, you can even control the temperature through your tablet or smartphone.

Now the tips:

What should your thermostat be when you are away for business or a holiday vacation?

You do not want your unit to be ultimately off with no air movement. But you also do not want to leave the AC running at full blast, cooling the house when no one can enjoy it. There is a Goldilocks zone in the middle.

If your trip is during the middle of summer or even in the early warmer months, set your thermostat closer to 80° F. This will help you save energy (and, subsequently, money on your cooling bill) while you are away. If you have a programmable thermostat, you don’t have to wait for your home to cool down until after you get home. Adjust the thermostat settings so that it begins to cool off about an hour before you get home.

As for vacations in the winter, Florida doesn’t get many consistently cold days—at least not until January, so set your thermostat to auto so it can switch to heat or cooling as needed and keep the cooling around 78° and the heat around 64°. Since you won’t be home, it won’t need to kick on as much while you are gone.

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What temperature should I set my thermostat for in the summer and spring?

During the summer and spring, the temperature in the home increases just as it does outside, making it highly uncomfortable without the air conditioner running. However, keeping our house cool during the extreme heat of Florida summer can be costly. This is where the thermostat setting is very beneficial, as it can help us save more on our energy bills while still being comfortable at home.

When you’ll only be gone during the day, you can program your thermostat to adjust to a few degrees warmer while you’re gone and then begin cooling again when you return home. Like on vacation, you do not need your air conditioner to work overtime when you aren’t home to enjoy it.

When you are home, you can set your temperature to your preference. However, if your cooling bill is too high, consider raising your normal temperature by 2 or 3 degrees. Even a tiny change can improve your energy bill.

What temperature should I set my thermostat for in the winter and fall?

The ideal temperature range during winter is from 60 to 65 °F, though most people prefer 68 degrees.The best temperature during the winter will be your preference, but if cutting down costs or energy usage is your goal, lowering the temperature for your heater will help reduce your bills.

If these tips helped you solve your A/C problem, you would like more orientation, or you would like to request a service, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

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