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Aaron, That's a bit of a trick question since the thermostat temperature is just one part of energy costs. You can ask your electric company if they do a free energy study for your home with recommendations on how to save on energy costs. We had that done years ago and it was surprising what they recommended and how many things there are that can be done besides watching the temperature.
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Will Hamm
Aurora, CO
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Kevin J. May
Hobe Sound, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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WEll the closer it is set to the outside temp, the less your furnace will run
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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I don't think we are the right people to ask...you should try experts. All that aside, I think it depends season and outdoor vs indoor temperature.
And, to save, use fans in summer, make sure place well insulated and use timers.
In general, in winter, it will save costs if temp is lower, but it will be less comfortable and vice versa in summer.
I would test to see what's comfortable to YOU.
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Tony and Suzanne Marri...
Scottsdale, AZ
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Aaron Mtuanwi
Lawrenceville, GA
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I prefer comfortable. When I am on vacation I turn the thermostat down but have a family member check the house periodically or after storms.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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here in Florida we keep vacant homes at 79, just enough to keep the air moving so not to cause mold.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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What does your local utility company have to say? We can also save energy in our area by running appliances such as the dishwasher, washer and dryer at off hours (before 9 am, after 6 pm). Diana Zaccaro has a great suggestion about an energy audit
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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You don't want it so low that the pipes freeze!
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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You need to check with different providers for their suggestions.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Thermostat on air conditioner = 68-70 degrees
Thermostat on hot water heater = 170 - 180 degrees
I know, that is not energy efficient, but those are the preferences for my wife!
The real answer is 78 degrees for the air conditioner, 120 for the water heater.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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The answer is in your question.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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A number of factors any babies, sick, people with poor circulation? During Carter days he was the one puts on a sweater and mandate it was set at 65 deg F in all government offices. You turn it low at night. Activate it only when you are at home. I have blogged at least 5 times on how to save energy and got an interested people ask my opinion on solar. No, I do not have solar and unlikely to have it since it has been very low all these years. I designed the home and have energy conservation built in.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
864,758
It depends, but I believe a range between 70 degrees to 75 degrees should be comfortable to the large population.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Lise Howe
Washington, DC
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Set it 2 degrees above your most comfrotable cooling temp and 2 degrees under your most comfortable heat setting and you will save money.
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Aaron Mtuanwi
Lawrenceville, GA
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Set it higher in summer and lower in the winter. It'll all depend on how much clothing you're willing to put on during the latter and how much you can take off during the former.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Aaron Mtuanwi I believe DOE recommends 78 degrees during the Summer and 68 degrees in the Winter months.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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ditto to what Diana Zaccaro stated.... good stuff....
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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This is a matter of personal preference. Older people often want a warmer home. Heavy folks like it cooler.
68 degrees during the winter may be a good idea for savings but not comfortable for some of the occupants.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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If saving energy costs is your primary concern, turn the unit off. LOL There are a number of ways to save energy costs in addition to the thermostat control... like turning the temperature of your water heater temperature down, using your dryer efficiently, grilling more instead of using the stove/cooktop... etc, etc, etc.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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There are numerous factors involved. If different providers are providing you with different suggestions, then there is not likely one best answer.
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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I don't know. I set my thermostat at what's comfortable to me.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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well that depends on if the heat or air is on.... But in the end my setting isn't about saving, it's about my comfort
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Aaron Mtuanwi - I'd rather feel comfortable myself first and then think of saving on energy bills....lol!
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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During the winter we keep the heat at 60
Summer we keep the AC at 82
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Depends on the climate but normally I just set it to one temperature.
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Aaron,
I would check with your local provider. A
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Roy Kelley
Gaithersburg, MD
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Depends where you are I guess - I prefer 78-80 in summer in Florida with ceiling fans on
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Lots of good responses already. My family wants comfort more than energy cost savings, so it is often a struggle.
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70 is too low for AC that's for sure. I think it depends on your area. 68 degs for heat in my area is just my threshod for freezing to death.
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