In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the general thermostat settings you might be thinking about for the warmer season of the year, broken down by time of day. Ideal thermostat settings can have a larger impact than you may think, including helping with major energy savings, and knowing how to calibrate them is important.
At Airtime Heating & Cooling, we're happy to offer a wide range of AC repairs and installations to clients around Bluffdale, Draper, Riverton, Herriman and other parts of Utah - plus to assist with basic areas like these to keep your system in great shape. While part one of our series broke down temperature settings by time of day, today's part two will go over certain common activities around the home and what the ideal thermostat settings may be for these.
For many homes, there will be standard periods of a given day where the home is empty - including when everyone leaves for work or school, or vacations. If you know the home will be empty - such as with a long vacation coming up - you can adjust the thermostat accordingly. Generally speaking, setting it to around 78 degrees Fahrenheit during this time should be sufficient while also helping save energy and money each month. As long as you give the system time to cool down ahead of people returning home, you should be in good shape.
More and more often in recent years, people are working or learning from home - and this may have an impact on your thermostat settings. Depending on the given environment at a particular time, it's wise to make adjustments accordingly.
For instance, if you're in a home office with no windows open (or not much ventilation), temperatures may rise faster than normal. Keeping the temperature at a slightly lower setting - such as 73-75 degrees - can help ensure that air is still circulating and the room stays comfortable. Meanwhile, if you have windows open or just need a cooler environment to focus on work, it's ok to drop the temperature down even further.
While everyone's preferences are different for sleep temperature, the general approach here is that things need to be a bit cooler. Most people will feel comfortable at around 65-68 degrees - and this should help you to save energy, too.
At the end of the day, it's all about understanding your home comfort needs and adjusting accordingly. Make sure to check in every now and then to see if any adjustments need to be made to your thermostat settings - and if you ever need help, the experienced team at Airtime Heating & Cooling is just a call away.
Contact us today for all of your home comfort needs in the Bluffdale, Draper, Riverton and Herriman areas! We offer same day service and are always here to assist you.
