House Heat: How Low Can You Go?

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

Every year I play 'How Low Can I Go" with the inside temperature.

Here in Dallas, it'll start getting cooler in late Oct/early Nov,

so I'll try & wait as loooong as possible. I'll put on yoga pants,

a long-sleeved sweater & slippers before I turn on the

heat for the season.

I can get to 71-72 degrees then I have to turn on the heat.

How 'bout you?

How Low Can You Go?

SahmIam · ‎04-16-2010

Has to be 50 inside before it comes on. We keep it at 62 once that happens. We also keep the bedroom windows opened ( 1-2 inches) all winter for fresh air.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I turned the heat on a couple weeks ago. It's set at 65. I turn it on when the night time temp gets under 50.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

@sidsmom wrote:
Every year I play 'How Low Can I Go" with the inside temperature.
Here in Dallas, it'll start getting cooler in late Oct/early Nov,
so I'll try & wait as loooong as possible. I'll put on yoga pants,
a long-sleeved sweater & slippers before I turn on the
heat for the season.

I can get to 71-72 degrees then I have to turn on the heat.

How 'bout you?
How Low Can You Go?

About 72 is the absolute lowest I can tolerate, then turn on the heat.

reiki604 · ‎03-09-2010

Heat is usually set to 66-68 during the day and 50 at night. I love the cooler weather.

'I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man'.......Unknown

Marp · ‎03-09-2010

I have two geriatric cats so try to keep the house at 68 during the day and about 62 at night for their comfort. Any lower than that and the cats get too chilled. Otherwise I would set the temperature at 60 for the night and 65 during the day.

What is good for the goose today will also be good for the gander tomorrow.

bri20 · ‎03-10-2016

My downstairs is reading 64 right now.

I don't usually turn on the heat until it gets into the 40s outside - maybe in the morning just to take the chill out. I hate putting the heat on...

SahmIam · ‎04-16-2010

@bri20 Yep, inside is showin 62. I'm in a tank top, jeans and bare feet with windows open a few inches all around for the fresh air. No issues : )

Gram W · ‎01-22-2013

Last week I forgot to shut windows and I woke up to 64 degrees. I quickly turned the heat on until the temp went up to 68 then turned it off. My windows are closed for the season now so no more surprises. I live in central NY and we have had some chilly nights so I will be turning the heat on soon. I can dress for 68 and dress for warmth. I dress warmer when visiting others just in case. I know a house that sets 65 and that is to cold for me. Time to get the humidifiers out and get them ready. After reading other replies maybe I should try a couple of degrees lower.

aggravated · ‎03-12-2010

This is a coincidence. We were just discussing this topic this morning. We are in Northern Virginia. Temps at night a few nights down in the 50s. Husband asked this morning if he should turn on the heat. I tend to overheat at night so I would say no but - in this instance - he's not feeling well. On with the furnace! Usually, not this early.