The Department of Energy recommends 78 degrees as the best temp to set AC at in the summertime. It’s considered the best temp to set AC at for maintaining relatively cool conditions indoors while allowing the AC to work efficiently. That means the unit works without laboring to dehumidify the home while removing the heat. […]
Understand the Ideal Room Temperature for Sleeping
Experts suggest you program your thermostat for a more energy-efficient setting before you go to sleep in order to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint. However, there are other factors in play besides energy. What are they? What’s the ideal room temperature for sleeping? Let’s take a look. Circadian Rhythm We tend […]
Why Home Thermostat Placement Is So Important
Thermostat placement is critical because your furnace and air conditioner require precise temperature information to heat or cool your house properly. In many ways, the thermostat is the brain of your HVAC system. It senses the temperature inside the house and activates and deactivates the system according to schedules and desired temperatures that are programmed […]
Learn What Humidity Level Is Normal in a Home
Ohio gets pretty humid, especially in the summer. That hot, wet, sticky feeling isn’t just uncomfortable; it can also be bad for your health. However, if you overcompensate and push humidity levels too far the other way, that’s not good either. Let’s explore the effects of humidity that’s too high or too low and find […]
This Fall, Don’t Let Your House Get Too Warm
If any of your home’s occupants is cold-natured, you may well dread the advent of fall. That’s when cooling temperatures inspire the colder folks to turn up the thermostat and make the home too warm for others. There are very sound reasons why keeping the house too warm is a bad idea. Here are some […]
Is Every Living Creature in Your Home Staying Warm This Winter?
Every year around this time, millions of households across the country take stock of their heating needs as we desperately try to stay warm through the winter season. However, this isn’t just a human issue — it’s a pet issue too. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about maintaining proper home […]
Best Practices for Keeping Outdoor Pets Warm This Winter
Increasingly, pet owners are keeping cats and dogs inside, particularly when winter is at its most severe. Some pets, however, just don’t adapt well to indoor living. Certain breeds of dogs were developed to do jobs — such as mushing or herding sheep — in a cold climate and actually prefer being outdoors. Some cats […]
Elderly Care: Home Temperature
As the baby boomers age, concern about caring for the elderly, at home and in institutional care, has come into focus. Among the factors affecting elder health is temperature. If you’re responsible for caring for an elderly individual, how do you regulate the home temperature so it’s optimum for the health and comfort of that […]
Air Ducts and Bed Bugs: How They’re Related
Just a few years ago, bed bug infestations in American homes were unheard of. Nowadays, unfortunately, that’s not the case. You probably know someone who’s picked the wrong hotel or motel to stay in and brought home a case of bed bugs in the luggage or on clothing. No doubt you’ve also heard of the […]
How to Create a Comfortable Home for Pets with Indoor Heating
