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    tran2100 Posts: 12, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 16, 2007, 01:30 PM
    Air conditioning setting
    What is the best setting for home air conditioning in summer season. Tks
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    Jun 16, 2007, 01:31 PM
    The cheapest on your electric bill is 78 degrees. It is also the most comfortable, not too hot and not too cold.
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    Jun 16, 2007, 02:50 PM
    I live in an apartment so I keep mine at 76. There is no 'best' setting, it is only what you think is the right balance between electricity bill and comfort. 75-79 is what most people think.
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    Jun 16, 2007, 02:59 PM
    Remember that the thermometer on the thermostat is a very cheap meter and could be of by 5 degrees so if you set your thermostat at 78 and it is freezing you try a higher number or if you are set at 72 and still hot maybe it is the thermostat that is off.
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    Jun 16, 2007, 10:28 PM
    This question really depends on one major thing, Is your system properly sized? If not you may find that at 77-78 it may still feel humid. There is no "best setting", it all depends on your comfort, I go into many houses each week, and I'd say the average set point for most home owners is between 74-and 78 in my area, I also agree with the above answers, it also depends on how much you can afford your untility bill to raise.
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    Jun 17, 2007, 06:56 PM
    Also make sure your tstat is calibrated using a few other thermometers to test it. Some tstats are off by a few degrees from the factory, especially the horizontal White Rodgers ones. Those can be off by 3 degrees cooler.
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    Jan 10, 2010, 04:40 PM

    What should i set the termostat at to turn on the heat
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    Jan 10, 2010, 04:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by mfdowjr View Post
    WHAT SHOULD i SET THE TERMOSTAT AT TO TURN ON THE HEAT
    I SET IT AT 78 BUT THE SETTING DOES NOT MOVE FROM 67
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    Jan 10, 2010, 09:28 PM

    I'd say you have some sort of problem with your system. Might start by checking your filter. You are better off starting your own thread,your questions will get many more answers.

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