One person reaches for a sweater while another lowers the thermostat. A familiar household disagreement can hide several different questions: what feels comfortable, which room is uncomfortable and what the heating or cooling system is doing. A favorite temperature is a useful starting point, but it is not a universal setting for every season or home.

Put health and safety ahead of a savings experiment. Heat can be especially risky for older adults and people with certain medical conditions or medicines; CDC recommends access to air conditioning during hot weather. Consider everyone at home, pets and building protection before changing settings. Follow your system's instructions, and get qualified advice about heat-pump or auxiliary-heat controls.

What temperature feels comfortable at home?

Think of your preferred occupied-home temperature this season and round to the nearest whole degree Fahrenheit. These ranges describe preferences, not safety recommendations.

Under 68°F68–71°F72–75°FOver 75°F

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