Indoor Temp in the Winter

Question

I'm the type of person who likes being cold vs. hot and have my thermostat set at 66-68 in the Summer.  In the winter, it's about 68-70, but I feel like my place is FREEZING at this temperature.  I can't tell if it's the insulation in my building or if my furnace has an issue.  What do you set your temp at in the winter?  Maybe I need to boost it up to 70-72 and see if that helps.  Thoughts?

Carolsue Griffin · Answer

Go 71° F and wear a med or long sleeve.   We set our at 70 to 72.  It's a cooler warm.   I usually wear long sleeve turtleneck with a pull-over soft shirt(a t shirt type).  My hubby wears short sleeve.  And an Afghan throw when he's relaxing in chair or crouching.   We have 2 floors at exactly 2000sq ft.   our heating Bill's  average 220 month for real cold months and 175 average for warm to hot months.   Settle for a middle point or at a point you think to best pay a bill.   Insulation (if possible) is a great help too.   I used bubble wrap on windows in back where the wind hit the house and cardboard over that where aesthetics mattered to no one but me.  Then, I used pretty paper to cover ugly cardboard.  sticky wallpaper works great.   They also have stick on cut glass type (like church glass) that is beautiful for an outside eye to see, then cover up with bubble wrap.   I even made eye -windows to peek out if I lifted duct tape away......YES, Duct Tape.  I love that stuff.  I am weird, I know.  It's just that, next to Peanut Butter, it's the best invention of mankind.
Oh well, That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it.  Without DuctTape.

Victoria Crispo · Answer

We are in a condo, third floor walkup. We set the thermostat to 62 and  the inside temp can still go up to 72, just thanks to living on the higher floor. I agree with you though, sometimes 68-70 (what the thermostat normally reads at in the winter) can feel pretty cold. I start with adding a sweater and if necessary I'll raise the thermostat so the heat kicks on and brings the temp up to 72 or so.

Mandy Trouten · Answer

I also have mine set at 68-70, year-round. Usually, it's very comfortable. Sometimes, it's too cold. Ultimately, the idea is for you to be comfortable. You can either raise the temperature a few degrees, even if only on those days, or wear a sweater. I currently work from home. Usually, I have bare arms and feet. Sometimes, I add a wrap or light sweater and a pair of socks.

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