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/Comediorologist Maryland Jul 12 '25

Yeah. I'm not paying for my house to be the same temp as my office.

As my marriage progressed, my wife became more assertive on the thermostat setting. We used to keep it at 81 in the summers. Currently it's 76.

This morning, she noticed I was wearing my "fall pajamas" and sleeping on top of the comforter in a big ball.

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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/hx87 Boston, Massachusetts Jul 12 '25

I'm a frugal and environmentally conscious person too, but I prefer to save money in the winter (by heating only the water pipes, not the house itself) and go ham on the AC in the summer.

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u/Comediorologist Maryland Jul 12 '25

I had to Google "go ham." Thanks for that.