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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2019 : 06:57:40 AM
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Hi Farmgirls,
While surfing on Facebook, I saw a post a local radio station had reposted from a reporter somewhere with the “optimum” temperatures air conditioning should be at to save energy.
They are: 78 degrees when you are home, 85 degrees when at work or away, and 82 when sleeping.
All I can say is NO! First off, yes, you will save on electricity because basically the a/c wouldn’t run. Second: this is HAZARDOUS to mens’ health - especially if their wives are menopausal!
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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suny58
True Blue Farmgirl
4314 Posts
Dianna
Jack
Al.
USA
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Posted - Aug 21 2019 : 07:39:20 AM
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Lol, Nicole, for real! But especially when you live in an area where there you can slice the humidity with a knife its so heavy! My poor dog would surely have a stroke. I can tolerate the 80 but only with a fan. 76 is our go to and 78 plus a fan when gone.
Farmgirl #7103 FGOTM January 2018 Dianna "Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places, where other people see nothing." Pissarro |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2019 : 07:42:28 AM
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Dianna, I hear ya! Connecticut gets just as nasty humid as my Home State of Texas! I don’t have central air, but I have “window wall” units. I am sweet as pie to my dh unless he tries to touch the air! I tell him he can put on pajamas or a sweater - I can only strip so far! And my dogs and cats would be heat sick, as well. Good point.
Farmgirl Hugs, Nicole Farmgirl Sister #1155 Suburban Farmgirl Blogger Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
2122 Posts
Judith
Galt
CA
USA
2122 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2019 : 10:30:46 AM
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82 at night?? No way could I sleep in that! We both like a cool bedroom, so where 76 is my top comfort temp during the day I want it under 65 or under at night. We don't have central air but have window units in Kitchen/living area, sewing room, and bedroom so we can just cool whatever place we're in. We just had a lovely three days without having to turn it on but it is warming up again.
Judith
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1016 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1016 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2019 : 08:21:16 AM
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Nicole, you are funny cute!
Those temps are ridiculous. I set our ac at 78 at night and set it lower during the day when I am at home.
Setting temps too high isn't saving energy as it takes more effort to cool a house down then to keep it at an even comfortable temp.
Hubby proved this to me years ago. Our electric bill was close to 300 dollars one summer. I thought I was saving money by adjusting the temp. Hubby said to set it around 74-76 and leave it. The electric bill was half less. The first month was July the second month was August.
TW
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9203 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9203 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2019 : 2:22:44 PM
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We keep ours at 76 degrees 24/7. We can sleep comfortably in this temp and it is good during the day too. Until we get some cooler temps that is where it is staying. We do have a window ac in our office but that is because we don't have any duct work in our family room or JT's office.
~Denise Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
6625 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
6625 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2019 : 1:38:29 PM
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Nicole, that is simply crazy! The one that's getting me is the night time one! How can anyone sleep with temperatures that high? For optimal sleeping it needs to be between 60 and 67. People who are sleeping in 82 degree temperatures aren't getting optimal sleep. So that probably doesn't help anyone who is menopausal! Sleep is so important. We keep our house between 72 and 73 during the day and it feels comfortable to us.
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Dreamer42
True Blue Farmgirl
2654 Posts
April
Central
Oregon
USA
2654 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2019 : 3:52:14 PM
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LOL!! I had to giggle at the "dangerous for mens health" comment!! My hubs likes the air at 65 degrees during our summer months... my boys and I are usually wrapped up in throw blankets when we're lounging and watching tv downstairs... we have to freeze ourselves out downstairs to keep our upstairs somewhat comfortable at night. Crazy!
Dreamer42 Farmgirl Sister #7038 |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
16960 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
16960 Posts |
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