2006-12-18 08:16:16 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
not sure if this is true but i heard the optimum temp for outside the body was 21oC, makes sense really becuase if it was that outside, you would be wearing shorts and t shirt!
2006-12-18 08:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I set it at 60 degrees unless I plan to be up and about a lot. Then I set it at 68 degrees.
But I also leave a pan of water simmering gently on the range, to let the moisture combat the winter-dry heat. The moisture makes one feel warmer. Just think of coming from a moist, hot area and going into a dry, hot area. The dry heat seem cooler, in spite of the readout on the thermometer.
As long as I do this, my heating bill stays much lower, than when I didn't moisturize the air and I'm more comfortable.
It's also a great way to avoid dry winter skin.
2006-12-18 17:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by lothespiritalker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the u.k. the heatloss requirements for a lounge / living room are worked out using a temperature of 21 degrees C. This should be the setting on your room stat but that also depends on where your room stat is sited, so you may feel more comfortable by turning it up or down slightly. If you can manage with a lower temperature - you will save money on your gas/electric bills.
2006-12-19 02:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by david f 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I leave it on all the time and control temperature using the thermostat. It normally is around 19 to 20 degrees C. Any higher than that I find I get too hot. I also find the air dries out, I get sleepy, and it aggravates any respiratory problems/blocked nose. We also need to be mindful of the environmental impact of having heating turned up high all day. Hope this helps.
2006-12-19 06:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by chartres52 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our landlord lives right next to us and for the last three years we have compared our gas bills, we have the same boilers and they were installed two months apart. He usually turns he heating on when he feels cold, but we have our central heating on constant. We have the heating on the second setting and it stays on right through the winter. We have noticed that our gas bill is about £60.00 less than his at the end of the winter. We also use the gas hob more than him and his family, so I would say if you keep the heating on constant, but on a low setting you will save.
Just remember to keep doors and windows shut to keep the heat inside.
2006-12-18 20:36:36 · answer #5 · answered by BJC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 zone heating system.
Lower level 57 deg. F at night - 60 deg. F during day time.
Second level ( Bedrooms ) 60 - 62 deg. F
If I keep these setting an average cost is about $250 / mth for 2005-06 year when the Gas cost was about $7.50 to $12.00 btu.
2006-12-18 18:00:34 · answer #6 · answered by Shaqeel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-18 16:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by hoverlover7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I try not to turn my heat on all winter. Sometimes I wake up and it's 60 degrees inside my house and 40 degrees outside. I just can't wait to go to work!
2006-12-18 16:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by DrPepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol I like it a bit higher than most people usually like 22-24. Its a bit of a waste of money but I like to walk around my house in a tshirt and be warm - I dont want to have to bundle up in the house all winter long.
2006-12-18 16:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by radiancia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine on 55 saves on heating bills so im told and the kids run around in just pants so it must be fine
2006-12-18 16:24:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set it to your 'comfort level'. Most people use a range of 68-73 degrees for comfort.
2006-12-20 00:25:48 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋