COOOK 76,406 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 StudyFinds: You may not have heard the term “thermostat etiquette” before, but it seems there are unwritten rules for sharing your air conditioner with others. When it comes to the perfect settings, we can be a ruthless bunch. A new survey shows that one in four adults have ended a friendship with a roommate over arguments stemming from thermostat quarrels. In fact, half of the respondents won’t even date someone if they did not have the same AC etiquette as them. The survey of 2,000 Americans, conducted on behalf of Trane Residential, finds the ideal thermostat temperature is a chilly 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people try to save some money by keeping their air conditioner off for as long as possible. Over half of respondents admit they feel “defeated” when they finally turn on their system. For the average person, this doesn’t happen until after they’ve sweat through five hot and sleepless nights. Shockingly, one in seven people wait until Augustto turn on their AC for the season. As for just about everyone else, the average person does this in June. “Most of the time people refrain from using their AC because they are trying to save money on energy costs. You shouldn’t have to compromise your comfort for cost savings,” says Trane air conditioning product expert Mark Woodruff in a statement. “There are things you can proactively do — like make sure your system is maintained, use a smart thermostat to control when your system runs, and more — to help reduce your energy costs while still helping you feel comfortable in your home.” The survey reveals another mistake about 35% of people make: turning the air conditioner all the way down when first switching it on. People mistakenly think this makes the AC work more forcefully and cool the place down more quickly, but that’s not quite how it works. An air conditioner is like a valve that lets cold air into the room until the room temperature reaches the thermostat setting, but it doesn’t control how quickly the cold air flows. One interesting side note that the survey reveals is how obsessed we are with the day’s weather. For many, it’s the go-to topic when it comes to small talk. Researchers say the average American has 1,095 chats about the weather every year, or about three per day. That adds up to a total of 256 hours of weather-related conversation! But that’s not the case for everyone: 10% of respondents don’t even believe in weather forecasts, the survey shows. The survey was conducted by OnePoll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy 13,726 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I would freeze at 69 I like a temperature above 76 or else I'm cold the meow in zombieboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blankpaper 21 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, COOOK said: For the average person, this doesn’t happen until after they’ve sweat through five hot and sleepless nights. Shockingly, one in seven people wait until Augustto turn on their AC for the season Why are people making themselves suffer like this switching my thermostat over from heat to air conditioning is my favorite day of the year reality’s tight if the music is right Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I thought AC was gonna mean Animal Croasing lmao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregJA 5,536 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 You’d have to be @Bonkers to leave your AC off and lose sleep night after night. I get cold and hot easily - it sucks - but when sleeping it better be cold I don’t want to @COOOK in my bed and become burnt @Franch Toast Mr. No Award Winner 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterOfficial 11,079 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Just now, Andreu said: I thought AC was gonna mean Animal Croasing lmao same omg I thought damn yall really ending friendships over a game exorcise my mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudraCNG 15,510 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Just now, Andreu said: I thought AC was gonna mean Animal Croasing lmao I was about to say the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsy101 5,453 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 in my house i like it at like 74ish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSlash 14,539 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I was about to say "Why is Assassin's Creed so important to you to end a friendship " but then I read on . AC-less Germany cannot relate Ew, David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOOK 76,406 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, GregJA said: You’d have to be @Bonkers to leave your AC off and lose sleep night after night. I get cold and hot easily - it sucks - but when sleeping it better be cold I don’t want to @COOOK in my bed and become burnt @Franch Toast Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastertoyo 22,734 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Andreu said: I thought AC was gonna mean Animal Croasing lmao I thought Andrew Christian please enlighten me to death Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
COOOK 76,406 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 16 minutes ago, Andreu said: I thought AC was gonna mean Animal Croasing lmao If this forum was moved there, friendships would indeed be ruined... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficent 6 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 I refuse to be in a house with the AC on. It's bad for your skin, voice, and psyche. It dries you out and makes you grumpy. There's a reason Madonna concerts have an average temperature of 100 degrees, she also refuses to have the AC on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficent 6 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 57 minutes ago, Ivy said: I would freeze at 69 I like a temperature above 76 or else I'm cold i have no idea what my house is tbh. We have lots of windows and we live near the ocean so we get lots of breeze, so i just open all the doors and windows and i'm good all summer on the West Coast. Natures AC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy 13,726 Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 8 minutes ago, Maleficent said: i have no idea what my house is tbh. We have lots of windows and we live near the ocean so we get lots of breeze, so i just open all the doors and windows and i'm good all summer on the West Coast. Natures AC We live near the ocean too it's the best the meow in zombieboy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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