{"id":2443,"date":"2022-05-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2022-10-26T16:53:40","modified_gmt":"2022-10-26T20:53:40","slug":"what-temperature-should-i-have-my-ac-set-at-%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/blog\/what-temperature-should-i-have-my-ac-set-at-%ef%bf%bc","title":{"rendered":"What Temperature Should I Have My AC Set At?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/blog-2-web.png\" alt=\"AC Optimal Settings\" class=\"wp-image-2444\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Saving money while still running your air conditioning system might seem like a contradiction but setting it to the <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\">best temperature for your home<\/a> can be energy efficient. The optimal AC temperature will keep your home comfortable while using less energy. Here\u2019s the lowdown on efficient summer cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Best Temperature to Set Your Thermostat<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the ideal temperature for your home thermostat during the hot summer months is 78\u00b0. You\u2019ll keep your house from getting sweltering without using an enormous amount of energy to keep it ice-cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Making it Comfortable While Saving Money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While 78\u00b0 might be ideal for some, it\u2019s too warm for many. If your house feels a little hot and stuffy with the temperature set that high, there are some things you can do to make it comfortable while still watching your energy use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Turn on those ceiling fans! They should spin in a counterclockwise direction for the best cooling effect. 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