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In reply to the discussion: Those of you in cold regions: What temp do you keep you thermostat at? [View all]nmmi
(248 posts)the f'ing heat regulation system has an issue, which it does sometimes when its especially cold outside like below say 20 deg F. My furnace has plenty of capacity, it just doesn't come on very often and the temp sinks and sinks. I've had this issue a couple of times before in the last several years and they replaced something on the furnace, I'll have to look it up. (The thermostat is fine).
When i have my tune-up in the spring, I'll do something about it (unless it gets worse in which case I'll do something pronto). But for now -- 2 layers of pants, and 3 on top: sweat shirt, sweater, jacket. Plus scarf, balaclava + knit stocking cap. It's working out OK.
I was sick for months last year and kept it at 72-73.
Note to myself: radio clock thermometer reads 65 but I think it reads 2 deg too high.
Edited to add The 68-70 range I try to achieve is in the winter. In the summer, the thermostat is set at at least 80 degrees, I forget. I haven't run the A/C at all in the last 2 years (S. Minnesota). When needed, I'm comfortable with a big box fan combined with a little personal fan.