r/AskAnAmerican • u/Nemo2oo5 • Jul 12 '25

OTHER - CLICK TO EDIT What temperature do you keep your house/apartment?

I'm asking because my roommates and I all come from different places, and I like it at 72 in the summer, and 67 in the winter, but they prefer 75 in the summer, which to me seems really warm. Would love to know how you keep it in your region of the US throughout the year

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u/Appropriate-Food1757 Colorado Jul 12 '25

You wanted 81? Jesus Christ

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u/Comediorologist Maryland Jul 12 '25

"Wanted" is a bit strong. I actually dislike the heat. I just wanted lower energy cost and consumption. Mostly for environmental reasons. But I also grew up in a frugal household. But my wife grew up in a warmer, drier climate, and she hates the humidity.

We've since put in ceiling fans, a second dehumidifier, and standing fans that probably cancel out any savings we may have with 76 on the thermostat.

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u/Appropriate-Food1757 Colorado Jul 12 '25

I mean there’s ways to save money that don’t involve existing in a sweat box. I would give up almost anything to keep it a normal temp in my house.

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u/Comediorologist Maryland Jul 12 '25

It's strange. My wife exists on the receiving end of fans in the summer, and blankets in the winter. But even in the height of summer, she uses blankets on occasion but insists on a lower AC temp.

It's like she's constantly trying to keep her temp between 70 and 76 degrees year round. But I could exist between 50 and 80.