Re:Heat people, not spaces (2015)
by warner25 on Sunday February 27, 2022 @12:43AM
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I tend to be cheap, not even just frugal, but it's worth it to me. During my first winter in my own place, I set the thermostat to the low 60s F to save money. After about two weeks I concluded that feeling perpetually uncomfortable in my own place wasn't worth whatever money I was saving. It felt like trying not to drink water when thirsty to save money. Warmth is just such a basic human need. Better to save in a number of other ways. I definitely wouldn't do this to my wife and kids now.
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Re:Heat people, not spaces (2015)
by wolverine876 on Sunday February 27, 2022 @02:53AM
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OK, try 65. IME, most people can turn down the thermostat and still be perfectly comfortable; just find the approximate minimum you need for comfort.