There is a SERIOUS debate taking place right now and I need your help settling it.
How hot is too hot when it comes to setting the thermostat at home? The suggestions from one program -- in my honest opinion -- are just way too dang hot.
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🔥 Settle this debate
OK, here's where I need your help: A federal program has recommended you keep your home no cooler than 78 degrees. I know journalists aren't supposed to share their opinions on things, but I'm too passionate about not sweating inside to keep quiet about this. What's even worse: The program also suggests setting your thermostat at 82 degrees while you're sleeping. I'm sorry, but you may as well sleep outside at that point. See the program's recommendations and the reasons behind them.
Am I being dramatic about the whole temperature thing? I had a roommate in college who would wait for me to fall asleep to set the thermostat at almost 80 degrees. It's safe to say we did not live together after the first year.🙅♀️
In my opinion, the temperature should be no higher than 74 degrees during the day and should drop to about 70 at bedtime, if not cooler. What do you think? Do you agree with the program's suggested temps? Email me your ideal thermostat settings at BVolz@wkmg.com and we'll settle this once and for all.