| Posted By |
Message |
FRAPPALICIOUS
sexxxxxy
Member since 10/05 2236 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Central air conditioning question..
What temperature do you keep your central air on in the summer?
|
Posted 6/17/07 11:33 AM  |
| |
|
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource | Long Island Weddings |
LittleAngel23
LIF Infant
Member since 3/06 221 total posts
Name:
Christine
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
I set it at 76
|
| Posted 6/17/07 12:32 PM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
78 if we are out for long periods of time.
72-74 at night for sleeping
76 during the day
we just had it installed last year so its super efficient.
|
| Posted 6/17/07 12:56 PM |
| |
|
FRAPPALICIOUS
sexxxxxy
Member since 10/05 2236 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Posted by chmlengr
78 if we are out for long periods of time.
72-74 at night for sleeping
76 during the day
we just had it installed last year so its super efficient.
So when you leave for work you put it up to 76? Then when you get home you change it back to 72-74? That's what I told DH we should do but we heard that doing that makes your electric bil higher, is that true? DH seems to think we should keep it at the same temp at all times... but I can't see having my AC on ALL day when I'm not home.
|
| Posted 6/17/07 3:31 PM |
| |
|
2girlsforme
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 3071 total posts
Name:
XXXXXXXXX
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
71 all the time, all zones. I find that when its really hot, even though my house is zoned, it just takes way to long for my upstairs to cool off if its much above 71.
|
| Posted 6/17/07 10:13 PM |
| |
|
2Pisces
Life Coach
Member since 2/06 3337 total posts
Name:
Paige
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
I just was asking this Q last week.
We decided on 72-74 
|
| Posted 6/17/07 10:23 PM |
| |
|
happytobreathe
The Lazy Days of Summer
Member since 10/06 1413 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Right now, the ac is on 68,..always it never goes up!
|
| Posted 6/17/07 11:13 PM |
| |
|
skew
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 6794 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
72
|
| Posted 6/17/07 11:20 PM |
| |
|
FRAPPALICIOUS
sexxxxxy
Member since 10/05 2236 total posts
Name:
Me
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Posted by happytobreathe
Right now, the ac is on 68,..always it never goes up!
HOLY COLDNESS!!! If I told DH that, he would ask to move in with you! 
|
| Posted 6/18/07 5:53 AM |
| |
|
azoodie
Member since 8/05 8377 total posts
Name:
Team SEXY BACK
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
DH keeps it on 72 which is too cold for me!!! When we leave the dog during the day we put it on 76.
I think it wastes more energy to turn it on and off versus just adjusting the temperture, not sure though.
|
| Posted 6/18/07 7:05 AM |
| |
|
PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
Name:
Betsy
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Posted by azoodie
I think it wastes more energy to turn it on and off versus just adjusting the temperture, not sure though.
This is correct. You use more electricity by turning the system on and off. If you leave it on and let the A/C cycle on and off, you'll be much better off.
|
| Posted 6/18/07 8:17 AM |
| |
|
Kissy331
My two miracles!
Member since 5/06 17826 total posts
Name:
Kristen
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Right now when we are at work, it is at 77 & at night it is 74...If we have company & home all day, it is 72
|
| Posted 6/18/07 8:59 AM |
| |
|
Chatham-Chick
*********************
Member since 5/05 10311 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
74
But I'm always freezing, so either I turn it off and open the doors & windows or turn it up to 76. 
|
| Posted 6/18/07 9:40 AM |
| |
|
CunningOne
***
Member since 5/05 26975 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
Posted by Splooky
Posted by chmlengr
78 if we are out for long periods of time.
72-74 at night for sleeping
76 during the day
we just had it installed last year so its super efficient.
So when you leave for work you put it up to 76? Then when you get home you change it back to 72-74? That's what I told DH we should do but we heard that doing that makes your electric bil higher, is that true? DH seems to think we should keep it at the same temp at all times... but I can't see having my AC on ALL day when I'm not home.
It's programmed for different temperatures for different time periods, so we never really have to touch the thermostat. I stay at home with the kids, so its on 76. If I leave for the day, I'll bump and hold it at 78 so its not blowing cold air while we are gone all day. It will kick in and cool if it gets to 78 so we don;t come home to a hot house.
And yes, if you don't have a programmable thermostat, it definitely pays to get one, or at the very least, just adjust the temp rather than turning the unit on and off.
Message edited 6/18/2007 11:20:05 AM.
|
| Posted 6/18/07 11:19 AM |
| |
|
lvdolphins
My Loves!
Member since 5/05 46292 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Central air conditioning question..
72-74...sometimes at night a little higher because of DS.
|
| Posted 6/18/07 11:24 AM |
| |
|
