Air conditioning systems provide a comfortable space away from the summer heat.
However, finding a temperature to maintain in your household may need you to strike a delicate balance between your financial bottom line and your household’s comfort preferences. The lower you set your AC thermostat in summer, the higher your power bills will be. However, you can shoot for a suitable temperature that saves you money and keeps you comfortable working through some variables. To save money and stay comfortable in summer, a thermostat setting of 78°F (26°C) is recommended if you are at home. Setting your AC thermostat to this level will enable you to avoid unusually high energy bills while staying cool. If your home is still not adequately cooled, you may resort to traditional cooling methods and may invest in a dehumidifier. While you are away, keeping your home cooler can help save even more money during summertime. If you turn your AC thermostat up by 10°F or 3°C higher when you are away from your home for more than two hours, you can save by up to 10 percent on energy costs. Therefore, to save energy and money when you are away during summer, set your AC thermostat to 31°C (88°F). Higher interior temperatures slow down the flow of heat entering your home. Therefore, your AC won’t consume as much energy when cooling your indoor space as you might have anticipated earlier. You can always help your air conditioning system provide optimum cooling for less energy by stopping warm air from entering your home and cool air from exciting.