How hot does it have to get...

terrier3 · ‎03-10-2010

before you turn on the A/C? Do you just leave it on all the time set at a certain temperature?

It was 81 degrees inside and very humid....so I officially shut the windows and turned it on today for the first time.

I prefer to cool down with natural breezes...but sometimes it's just too much!

scotttie · ‎03-09-2010

This should be a safe topic. I dont' have an answer. I never noticed. Just when I'm hot on it comes.

MikafromTopeka · ‎03-10-2010

In Wisconsin the air conditioning comes on as soon as the heat turns off. The temps on both units are set very close to the same (68 heat, 70 a/c) but the humidity is constant. If our a/c isn't running then the basement dehumidifier is FOR SURE.

Because we had such a long cold winter it didn't get humid as quickly this year but the mold and tree/grass pollens were predicted and turned out to be HIGH this year so keeping windows open for long periods of time isn't an option anyway.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

if it is low 80s and humid it will come on generally. anything above 88+ with or without humidity it goes on for sure. i try to keep it set at 77.

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deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

For us, it's as much the level of humidity as it is the temperature. Live in the center of a wooded area and the humidity becomes stiffling.

SoX · ‎03-15-2010

I have my AC set automatically to come on when the temperature reaches 83 degrees outside.

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

Because I have severe seasonal allergies, my AC is on once it gets into the high 70's. Unfortunately, opening the windows even at night, is not an option for me.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

Preds · ‎12-17-2012

On 6/28/2014 adelle38 said:
Because I have severe seasonal allergies, my AC is on once it gets into the high 70's. Unfortunately, opening the windows even at night, is not an option for me.

Ditto. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup}$ Plus I have fans scattered around for "Hot" moments.

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brii · ‎06-20-2010

It depends on how the house feels. I have two air conditioners. The upstairs one has been on for months now. I cannot sleep when it's hot and humid.

The downstairs one I can play around with. I like to have the front door open and the windows open when it's nice out.

gidgetgh · ‎03-09-2010

We don't have screens on our windows, so opening them isn't an option. I live in Atlanta so we usually turn the the A/C on pretty early in the spring. We keep it set at 75, day and night.

Why is it, when I have a 50/50 guess at something, I'm always 100% wrong?