Your home should be an oasis of calm and contentment. It should reflect all of your tastes and wishes. From its location to the interior design right down to the temperature.

One of the many advantages of having a quality working thermostat is that it gives you the ability to set the temperature exactly how you want it. But unless you live alone, there are likely several other people in your home each with their own idea of what the perfect house temperature is. The problem is they may all be different than one another.

So how can you find the perfect house temperature? As we said, everyone most likely has their own opinion on what this is. Furthermore, different situations and times of day can call for different temperatures.

Read on to find out what experts and science have to say about this divisive question.

The Average House Temperature

Although there has been much debate over this, one thing is certain: the average house temperature ranges between 68 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a range and not a single number because it will differ depending on many factors, including the time of year and the humidity of the location.

But if you’re completely lost about what number you might like to set your thermostat to, trying somewhere within this range is a good place to start.

If you’re looking for something a little more concrete, the US Department of Energy officially recommends that thermostats be set to 68 degrees for optimal levels of comfort in a home.

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Of course, different rooms might require different temperatures. Entryways and corridors where little time is spent can be kept a bit colder than the rest of the home. Meanwhile, bathrooms are normally kept a little warmer than the average temperature. The kitchen tends to fall somewhere in between.

Then there are the different situations and types of people to consider.

For example, elderly people may be more susceptible to respiratory infection. As such they require a slightly higher temperature in their homes. Babies, on the other hand, need a slightly cooler room temperature for a safer sleeping environment.

Speaking of sleep, did you know that your body’s internal temperature drops when you nod off at night? To get the best night’s sleep possible, bedroom temperatures should be set a bit lower than in other rooms, particularly when you’re going to bed.

Create Your Perfect Home Temperature Today

In order to make sure your home doesn’t overheat or get too cold, it’s essential that you have a solid HVAC system that’s well maintained. Creating the ideal house temperature is important not only for your comfort, but for your health, and for the environment, as well.

If you’re in the Williamson County area and you’ve got an HVAC system that’s in need of replacement or repair, call Sewell Electric today to see how we can help.