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My house is old and I have window units.

Just told my brother to turn his off and buy a fan because it's not even 80 degrees outside and it's even cooler in the house. He's forever leaving his AC on running up the bill.

It depends. My AC won't even go into that high power compressor mode manually.

Personally my AC doesn't go on until it gets to around 95 out. Any lower than that and my ceiling fans and open windows are good enough.

76f, it's my house, so my rules.

Ive had my AC set at 61 24/7 since mid-May.

LeoRavus posted...

My house is old and I have window units.

Just told my brother to turn his off and buy a fan because it's not even 80 degrees outside and it's even cooler in the house. He's forever leaving his AC on running up the bill.

I think it's generally cheaper to have the AC running continuously.
Maybe the issue should be more about what temp the AC is set at?

I'm more sensitive to humidity, but I'm from SoCal. Temp wise, I'm good until about 85-90.

73 summer, 58 winter.

75f usually, I like to make sure my Armored Core doesn't get too hot on the inside

Midwest I have it between 69-72

Really depends on where you live. For AC in Jersey, I had it set to 68 and it was perfect temperature. In Florida, I can't have it lower than 76 because it gets too cold. In Jersey we had the heat in winter set to 72 and it was nice and toasty.

Whoever pays the electric bill gets to decide that.

Questionmarktarius posted...

Whoever pays the electric bill gets to decide that.

He pays rent but I'm in charge of the bills. If the electric bill goes up $100 more a month his rent stays the same. But that may have to change. I caught him asleep with a blanket on with the AC blasting and was like really?

Personally I'm comfortable up to about 84 degrees with a fan on.

LeoRavus posted...

I caught him asleep with a blanket on with the AC blasting

That's the best sleep. When you're under the blanket but can feel the cold trying to work it's way in, it's great. I will say though that obviously it isn't the best use of an AC or the money you'll spend on cooling.

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don't be stingy about climate control, people deserve to be comfortable.

Requiem posted...

I think it's generally cheaper to have the AC running continuously.
Maybe the issue should be more about what temp the AC is set at?

AC uses a shit ton of electricity.

i turn mine on if my indoor temperature goes above 80. i can usually get away with not using it at all by opening all of the windows at night and letting the air cool down my house. i close all of the windows when i get up in the morning and it usually stays below 80. the A/C only kicks on if it's like 90 or above outside.

If the person running the AC is paying the power bill, I think 80F is when to turn it on. If the person running the AC is not paying the power bill then I think it should only be run for health reasons, so whatever temperature that is (95ish?)

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Ive been using 71 at my new house. I had to run it lower at the previous place because it wasnt sealed right.

I turn my AC on when the megacorps are competing to destroy the planet for profit

Requiem posted...

I think it's generally cheaper to have the AC running continuously.
Maybe the issue should be more about what temp the AC is set at?

Actually I think it's close to the opposite. I did some research and if you leave the house, it will save you money to put up the thermostat around 8F higher then you usually do and when you get back home set it back.

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What do you mean what?

If youre paying to run the AC, then be comfortable. If youre not, then only run it to prevent heat related health issues. Whats not to understand?

75 is the perfect temperature. Though at night I like to lower it to around 72.

Wtf at everybody here saying they set it at 80-95.

Wtf? I live in Florida so maybe I just don't understand how the temperature works in other states. But that sounds aweful. Also, humidity in the house is horrible for your health, regardless of temperature.

80, I'll have trouble sleeping at that temperature.

I have my AC set on 75, but I only have it on while I sleep. My room is cool enough with a fan and I can't sleep if it's too warm.

I typically dont turn it on unless it is at least 85F (29.5C).

Ill make exceptions if it is super muggy outside, and the humidity is getting really bad in my place.

Jupiter posted...

AC uses a shit ton of electricity.

AC is maybe 7% of my total power used during the summer. Kitchen takes up the top spot but I use the stove and oven a lot.
In comparison, electric heat accounts for over 59% of my electricity for the month, and that's with keeping the thermostat at 67 F.

I keep it cool in my house during the Summer. Early Spring (before all the gd pollen), the windows will be open, especially if it's cool and windy. Usually around 75-80, depending on the humidity outside.

Winter is the complete opposite. Your ass gets cold in my house, we got blankets for ya. Those mf windows are open or the heat is set to 68. I also have my 3090 and 12900k furnace you can warm yourself up by.

It depends on the humidity, but it's generally fine until it gets to about 80 outside

Jupiter posted...

AC uses a shit ton of electricity.

Heating during winter uses way more than AC does during the summer.

Wife gets hot too easy, and she likes 70f. I am fine with 75f but thats too hot for her.

73 at night and 75 during the day usually

My AC is set at 62 and it runs all day once it goes above 80 outside.

Jupiter posted...

AC uses a shit ton of electricity.

So does a dryer. In the time I've stayed with my family, my brother will everyday throw 1 or 2 pieces of clothing in the dryer to unwrinkle it before he goes to work. I do a load of laundry every 3 weeks. I guess thats because living by myself all those years you keep costs down. I had to pay for it. My brother doesn't really care because he doesn't pay the electric bill

Depends on the outdoor conditions. My place naturally gets REALLY hot inside anywhere above 80 degrees outside, so during the summer Ill usually set it around 78 f if Im home during the day, and run fans + open windows at night.

I also work from home and have indoor pets, so keeping it climate controlled is a higher priority for me than before when I was living solo and going to work on-site. And even then, sometimes just letting the air run rampant makes your pantry food go real bad real fast.

75 during the day, turn it down to 70 at night. i cannot sleep in a warm house, i will toss and turn and wake up guaranteed

79-80 in daytime, 72 at night (in summer)...

68 at night, 70 in day

I think people are misunderstanding the question

Thermostat set to 60 in the winter and 80 in the summer. When Im home at least, its the most energy efficient (cheap) ones when Im out. Think the top one I set was 100 just because I dont want it to be musky.

Mine is set at 72 during the summer.

UnholyMudcrab posted...

I think people are misunderstanding the question

tbh the fact that everyone is just listing what they find comfortable answers the question pretty well. there is none, everyone is different

73 in the summer.