{"id":3105,"date":"2022-09-21T12:19:47","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T17:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chariotstg2020.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=3105"},"modified":"2026-03-31T22:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T22:17:14","slug":"what-temperature-should-i-set-my-air-conditioner-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chariotenergy.com\/blog\/what-temperature-should-i-set-my-air-conditioner-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner in the Summer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Everyone has an opinion on the ideal temperature for your thermostat during summer. It\u2019s 72 degrees, one company says. Another company counters, claiming 75 as the lucky number. The U.S. Department of Energy even weighs in on the subject, suggesting<\/a> that an average house temperature in the summer be nearly 80 degrees. In Texas, that\u2019s pretty hot \u2014 and it might not be good for you or your home when you consider humidity levels on the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, the idea behind these recommendations is to keep people as comfortable as possible without getting a high electricity bill each month. Therefore, determining the best AC temperature in summer actually means answering this question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the highest temperature I can set my AC before I\u2019m uncomfortable? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Turns out, the answer isn\u2019t that difficult \u2014 but it does vary person to person. We want to give our explanation of what the best temperature for your thermostat (and bill!) in summer is and what to do if that differs from a temperature that actually makes you feel comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The U.S. Department of Energy Suggests 78\u00b0F When You Are At Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, 78. And if you have a ceiling fan, you set your thermostat four degrees higher to 82\u00b0F. When you\u2019re away, you can set it even warmer, per the Energy Department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For some, this might be ideal. But for others, it\u2019s like sitting in an oven, especially in the Texas heat and humidity. In our opinion, this is a good temperature recommendation if you absolutely need to save money on your energy bill \u2014 it\u2019s backed by government research! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for a lot of people, it\u2019s too warm, and it\u2019s painfully evident when you consider the reactions of people who flocked to the internet to share their concerns over this setting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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me sleeping in 82 degrees: pic.twitter.com\/SKUTDcMwjY<\/a><\/p>— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) August 19, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>