Does anyone else turn down heat to 62? - GoFuckYourself.com

mmcfadden · 03-04-2009, 08:13 PM

Just a serious question... in these times do you try and conserve money?

Hell... I didn't get paid except for porn in three months... the economy REALLY is suckin ass.

My bread and butter was/is construction of new buildings (i use "is" loosely). How about you? Weathering the storm ok?

kane · 03-04-2009, 08:16 PM

I keep the heat a little lower than normal but not for money reasons. I just like it a little colder than many people do. For me around 65-66 is perfect.

Sly · 03-04-2009, 08:18 PM

I keep mine around 68...

IllTestYourGirls · 03-04-2009, 08:20 PM

I own a small construction company. I was down over 30% last year. I feel your pain. This shit is going nowhere but down. Every single contract Ive gotten this year are on permits issued last year. I dont think I have even bid on a permit that has been issued this year. The ironic part is I got the contract on an unemployment office expansion! They are doubling the size....

I keep my heat on 68.

Furious_Male · 03-04-2009, 08:21 PM

I keep my main furnace at 64. If its real cold out I will use the fireplace in the room I am in for additional heat.

Lycanthrope · 03-04-2009, 08:25 PM

Like kane said, I keep mine a bit lower than most people I know, not to save money, but because it feels comfortable to me. My wife likes it warmer, but she is, um, frugal, so she doesn't mind the lower temp.

BUT a lower temp doesn't always mean that one is saving money. A lot of variables come into play - namely, size of living space and size / age / and functionality of furnace. It might even be cheaper to keep it warmer than you have it now (especially if your furnace is overkill for the size of your living space).

A furnace kicking in and shutting off every five - ten minutes probably uses more energy than the same furnace running 15 - 20 minutes straight so it does pay to experiment some.

StickyGreen · 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM

We keep our shit on 72...

Spunky · 03-04-2009, 08:28 PM

I like it around 67-68

WebairGerard · 03-04-2009, 08:33 PM

I keep it set at 68 as well. I like it at around 65-66 but the rest of the family would kill me lol

mmcfadden · 03-04-2009, 08:38 PM

I'm trying to cut down on expenses... so says everybody I talk to.

right now my fingers feel a bit numb typing...

Yngwie · 03-04-2009, 08:40 PM

mine is between 59 and 63.. I like it that way.

PornAddict · 03-04-2009, 11:22 PM

Mine is kept on 60. Our house is kinda fucked, though. The downstairs is cold as shit and the upstairs is like a furnace. I literally have to keep some windows open overnight to balance it out. My room alone has like 5 vents in it. I have no idea who designed it, but they must have lived close to the equator or something.

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tony286 · 03-04-2009, 11:34 PM

I keep around 62 when I go to bed. I dont like warm when I sleep.also my wifes has an electric blanket and lots of robes. We have hot air heat which is the worse, so I rather warm up other ways.

SomeCreep · 03-04-2009, 11:35 PM

62 is way too cold.

slapass · 03-04-2009, 11:37 PM

i keep it at 70.

camperjohn64 · 03-04-2009, 11:41 PM

I turned my heater right off and have a space heater in the room I am working in. I take the space heater around when I change rooms.

Downstairs is really code, office is really warm, and at night my bedroom is toasty.

Cut my bill in half.

collegeboobies · 03-04-2009, 11:54 PM

damn mine is on 74... i guess i should lower it

MetaMan · 03-04-2009, 11:57 PM

I have the heat full blast
I am burning fucking coal in an oven
I have wood logs on my fire pit going
i am in the basement with a heater going
i am in shorts

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jakethedog · 03-04-2009, 11:58 PM

mine is in the low 60's as well .. i like it that way .. fresh and cool . the heat in the bed room is off all together ..

LexiLexxx · 03-05-2009, 12:08 AM

74 is comfy for our home, what's really got me worried is heating the swimming pool in 2 months....blah, big house, electric and gas runs about 700.00 each per month in the summer, 2 air units.

Now I will be thinking of small ways to save and have it all add up. Time to cut coupons ..hehe!

Don't forget to do something inexpensive for yourself and family, like hitting the gym.

It's healthy and reduces stress :-)

PS, if my heat was set lower than 72...I would be one angry bitch!

onwebcam · 03-05-2009, 12:25 AM

72 and still have to wear warm clothes. If it were at 62 I'd look like a fuckin eskimo strolling around the house.

mynameisjim · 03-05-2009, 12:32 AM

Right before I go to bed I pretty much turn the heat off.

Not really for savings, I just hate if it's warm when I'm trying to sleep but I guess it does save money.

The gas bill has come down at least around here. Last year I think I was paying almost $400/month just for heat in the winter. What a rip off.

Barefootsies · 03-05-2009, 12:38 AM

Nope.

I set the heat at 72-74 for the winter.. all depending if crazy below zero temps or not. In the summer, I like it around 68 with central air. Maybe a hair cooler depending on what I am doing. I never turn it down at night.

I am in the process of insulating my basement (bi-level, only cement covered by paneling on half wall) and adding drywall versus the paneling. Also adding more insulation rolls to the attic. There is some up there, but not enough, and there are patches where it's missing.

We can't top off the attic until we finish the electrical and cans for the living room (recess lighting) upstairs. While it will not help much this winter. It should be nice moving forward for the future.

Rochard · 03-05-2009, 12:45 AM

I don't think we even have the heat turned on really. I live in Northern California; It doesn't snow here but it sure does get cold. It's 11:40pm right now and it's 43 degrees. It will drop down to zero tonight. I'm sitting here working - working my ass off - and I have the window open a crack because it's a bit warm in here.

I have a brand new house and it retains heat pretty well. My home office here is always "unusually warm" but that makes it nice in the winter. In the morning I get up at 7am and I turn on the natural gas fireplace for about an hour until I leave at 8am. The fireplace is in the center of the house on the first floor and gets the house nice and warm, and it stays warm all winter.

PornMD · 03-05-2009, 12:48 AM

I have an AC unit in the most awkward place and it takes hours for it to actually cool the place down, so I almost never use it - I have a couple ceiling fans and some standing fans to keep cool. Thankfully I live in San Diego inland where it almost never gets that cold. Expensive as fuck to live here but at least I'm not paying it in AC/heating!

rowan · 03-05-2009, 10:39 AM

It's pretty chilly in Melbourne, Australia tonight and I've just remembered our central heating is on the blink. Makes a funny noise just as the fan starts pushing through air and then switches off and restarts the cycle 30 seconds later. It's only blowing out cold air so I guess the gas isn't igniting.

My office is sufficiently warmed by 6 computers but for the rest of the house I've turned on the oven in the kitchen.

It's 4:30am so the current trend of the temp is DOWN

SuzzyQ · 03-05-2009, 10:45 AM

we keep the heat at 68 during the day and 62 at night

Wizzo · 03-05-2009, 10:55 AM

70-72 here...

Brandon99 · 03-05-2009, 10:55 AM

I drop it to 60 when I leave the house, and set it to 68 when I'm home.

woj · 03-05-2009, 11:01 AM

62 you guys are crazy

Pete-KT · 03-05-2009, 11:01 AM

we keep it between 71-73 depending on how cold it is outside

burntfilm · 03-05-2009, 11:04 AM

I fucking turn it UP to 62 as a TREAT!

03-04-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
mmcfadden So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: philly Posts: 5,099	Does anyone else turn down heat to 62? Just a serious question... in these times do you try and conserve money? Hell... I didn't get paid except for porn in three months... the economy REALLY is suckin ass. My bread and butter was/is construction of new buildings (i use "is" loosely). How about you? Weathering the storm ok?

03-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#3
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03-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
IllTestYourGirls Ah My Balls Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the gold leaf ICQ 388-454-421 Posts: 14,311	I own a small construction company. I was down over 30% last year. I feel your pain. This shit is going nowhere but down. Every single contract Ive gotten this year are on permits issued last year. I dont think I have even bid on a permit that has been issued this year. The ironic part is I got the contract on an unemployment office expansion! They are doubling the size.... I keep my heat on 68. __________________

03-04-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
Furious_Male Doing the grind since 99 Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 16,881	I keep my main furnace at 64. If its real cold out I will use the fireplace in the room I am in for additional heat. __________________ Living in Virtual Reality Contact: Email (preferred): furiousmale .at. gmail - Skype: live:shanedws

03-04-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
Lycanthrope Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 4,517	Like kane said, I keep mine a bit lower than most people I know, not to save money, but because it feels comfortable to me. My wife likes it warmer, but she is, um, frugal, so she doesn't mind the lower temp. BUT a lower temp doesn't always mean that one is saving money. A lot of variables come into play - namely, size of living space and size / age / and functionality of furnace. It might even be cheaper to keep it warmer than you have it now (especially if your furnace is overkill for the size of your living space). A furnace kicking in and shutting off every five - ten minutes probably uses more energy than the same furnace running 15 - 20 minutes straight so it does pay to experiment some. __________________

03-04-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	I keep the heat a little lower than normal but not for money reasons. I just like it a little colder than many people do. For me around 65-66 is perfect.

03-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
StickyGreen . Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 13,076	We keep our shit on 72... __________________ Refer Cam Girls and Take Home 10% of Everything They Make For Life

03-04-2009, 08:28 PM	#8
Spunky I need a beer Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ♠ Toiletville ♠ Posts: 133,939	I like it around 67-68 __________________ *YOUR INFORMATION HERE*

03-04-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
WebairGerard Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,113	I keep it set at 68 as well. I like it at around 65-66 but the rest of the family would kill me lol __________________

03-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#10
mmcfadden So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: philly Posts: 5,099	I'm trying to cut down on expenses... so says everybody I talk to. right now my fingers feel a bit numb typing...

03-04-2009, 08:40 PM	#11
Yngwie I am an Alien from space Industry Role: Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 11,118	mine is between 59 and 63.. I like it that way. __________________ ICQ: 16544251 - Skype: gator37 @ eastlink.ca - email: yngwie @ isys.ca

03-04-2009, 11:22 PM	#12
PornAddict Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,401	Mine is kept on 60. Our house is kinda fucked, though. The downstairs is cold as shit and the upstairs is like a furnace. I literally have to keep some windows open overnight to balance it out. My room alone has like 5 vents in it. I have no idea who designed it, but they must have lived close to the equator or something. - PornAddict

03-04-2009, 11:34 PM	#13
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	I keep around 62 when I go to bed. I dont like warm when I sleep.also my wifes has an electric blanket and lots of robes. We have hot air heat which is the worse, so I rather warm up other ways.

03-04-2009, 11:35 PM	#14
SomeCreep :glugglug Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 26,118	62 is way too cold. __________________ Webair Hosting I use and recommend Webair for hosting.

03-04-2009, 11:37 PM	#15
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,622	i keep it at 70.

03-04-2009, 11:41 PM	#16
camperjohn64 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,531	I turned my heater right off and have a space heater in the room I am working in. I take the space heater around when I change rooms. Downstairs is really code, office is really warm, and at night my bedroom is toasty. Cut my bill in half. __________________ www.gimmiegirlproductions.com

03-04-2009, 11:54 PM	#17
collegeboobies So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,644	damn mine is on 74... i guess i should lower it

03-04-2009, 11:57 PM	#18
MetaMan I AM WEB 2.0 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,682	I have the heat full blast I am burning fucking coal in an oven I have wood logs on my fire pit going i am in the basement with a heater going i am in shorts I JUST DONT GIVE A FUCK! IM AN INTERNET TOUGH GUY I DO WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT!

03-04-2009, 11:58 PM	#19
jakethedog Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 2,497	mine is in the low 60's as well .. i like it that way .. fresh and cool . the heat in the bed room is off all together .. __________________ No sig .. just me

03-05-2009, 12:08 AM	#20
LexiLexxx Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vegas, Baby!!!! Posts: 2,510	74 is comfy for our home, what's really got me worried is heating the swimming pool in 2 months....blah, big house, electric and gas runs about 700.00 each per month in the summer, 2 air units. Now I will be thinking of small ways to save and have it all add up. Time to cut coupons ..hehe! Don't forget to do something inexpensive for yourself and family, like hitting the gym. It's healthy and reduces stress :-) PS, if my heat was set lower than 72...I would be one angry bitch!

03-05-2009, 12:25 AM	#21
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03-05-2009, 12:32 AM	#22
mynameisjim Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,985	Right before I go to bed I pretty much turn the heat off. Not really for savings, I just hate if it's warm when I'm trying to sleep but I guess it does save money. The gas bill has come down at least around here. Last year I think I was paying almost $400/month just for heat in the winter. What a rip off. __________________ jim (at) amateursconvert . com Amateurs Convert

03-05-2009, 12:38 AM	#23
Barefootsies Choice is an Illusion Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Obama Posts: 42,635	Nope. I set the heat at 72-74 for the winter.. all depending if crazy below zero temps or not. In the summer, I like it around 68 with central air. Maybe a hair cooler depending on what I am doing. I never turn it down at night. I am in the process of insulating my basement (bi-level, only cement covered by paneling on half wall) and adding drywall versus the paneling. Also adding more insulation rolls to the attic. There is some up there, but not enough, and there are patches where it's missing. We can't top off the attic until we finish the electrical and cans for the living room (recess lighting) upstairs. While it will not help much this winter. It should be nice moving forward for the future. __________________ Should You Email Your Members? Link1 \| Link2 \| Link3 Enough Said. "Would you rather live like a king for a year or like a prince forever?"

03-05-2009, 12:45 AM	#24
Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 73,695	I don't think we even have the heat turned on really. I live in Northern California; It doesn't snow here but it sure does get cold. It's 11:40pm right now and it's 43 degrees. It will drop down to zero tonight. I'm sitting here working - working my ass off - and I have the window open a crack because it's a bit warm in here. I have a brand new house and it retains heat pretty well. My home office here is always "unusually warm" but that makes it nice in the winter. In the morning I get up at 7am and I turn on the natural gas fireplace for about an hour until I leave at 8am. The fireplace is in the center of the house on the first floor and gets the house nice and warm, and it stays warm all winter. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

03-05-2009, 12:48 AM	#25
PornMD Mainstream Businessman Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 9,291	I have an AC unit in the most awkward place and it takes hours for it to actually cool the place down, so I almost never use it - I have a couple ceiling fans and some standing fans to keep cool. Thankfully I live in San Diego inland where it almost never gets that cold. Expensive as fuck to live here but at least I'm not paying it in AC/heating! __________________ Want to crush it in mainstream with Facebook ads? Hit me up.

03-05-2009, 10:39 AM	#26
rowan Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 17,393	It's pretty chilly in Melbourne, Australia tonight and I've just remembered our central heating is on the blink. Makes a funny noise just as the fan starts pushing through air and then switches off and restarts the cycle 30 seconds later. It's only blowing out cold air so I guess the gas isn't igniting. My office is sufficiently warmed by 6 computers but for the rest of the house I've turned on the oven in the kitchen. It's 4:30am so the current trend of the temp is DOWN

03-05-2009, 10:45 AM	#27
SuzzyQ Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Along the shore. Posts: 1,557	we keep the heat at 68 during the day and 62 at night

03-05-2009, 10:55 AM	#28
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03-05-2009, 10:55 AM	#29
Brandon99 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: What the deuce?! Posts: 2,214	I drop it to 60 when I leave the house, and set it to 68 when I'm home. __________________ Brandon E. Sales Manager Skype: dgbrandon99 [email protected]

03-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#30
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03-05-2009, 11:01 AM	#31
Pete-KT Workin With The Devil Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 51,532	we keep it between 71-73 depending on how cold it is outside

03-05-2009, 11:04 AM	#32
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