You shouldn't to comfort or to keep your at during .
But what is the , exactly? We from energy so you can the best for your .
Here's what we for the most energy-efficient setting for air conditioning in Des Moines.
Recommended Thermostat Settings for Summer
Most find the thermostat at 72-73 degrees . However, if there's a difference between your and , your will be .
based on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and ENERGY STAR®.
While at home: 78 degrees. While that , there are you can keep your without having the .
Keeping windows and during the day keeps air where it —. Some window , honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, are to insulation and energy .
If you have ceiling fans in your , the DOE says you can thermostat about 4 degrees without comfort. That's they a windchill effect. they cool people, not , them off when you a room.
If 78 degrees still too , try for . by your to 78 degrees while you're . Then, while the above. You be at how you feel at a temperature setting.
While away: 88 degrees. There's no the all day while your is . the 7–10 degrees can save you 5–15% on your , according to the DOE.
When you home, don't be tempted to your thermostat 78 to cool your . This isn't and a .
A programmable thermostat is a to keep your , but programs. If you don't programs, you to the set temperature when you .
If a , a smart thermostat. This thermostat with your phone, so it when you're at and when you're . Then it temperature settings for savings. How much exactly? $180 on heating and cooling, according to ENERGY STAR.
Another of a smart thermostat? You can use your phone to and temperature settings from anywhere.
While sleeping: Around 70 degrees. While ENERGY STAR 82 degrees, that be for families. people sleep better when their is , so that's why the National Sleep Foundation 65–68 degrees. But that be too , your and blanket preference.
We test over a week, your higher and to the for your . On nights, you keeping windows open at night and a ceiling fan is a than the .
More to Energy
There are you can money on bills throughout .
- an energy-efficient system. Central air conditioners only about 12–15 years and as they . air conditioner can keep your while keeping .
- air conditioner . air conditioner maintenance keeps your and help it . It also help its , since it to before they a major meltdown.
- air filters . manufacturer instructions for your air filter. A filter can , or too , and your .
- attic insulation levels. 90% of in the don't have insulation, according to the Insulation Institute. southern climates 13–14" of attic insulation, while northern climates 16–18".
- Have your ductwork . Ductwork that has over time can air into your attic, walls or crawl space. This can comfort in your , hot and cold spots.
- Seal , doors and windows. Keep air by . You can also caulk or weather strip doors to more air .
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