What’s The Perfect Temperature For Your House In Winter In Texas?

Well, it's safe to say that winter has officially set in here in Amarillo. Temperatures have fallen into the 30s and 40s and we even saw snowfall last weekend.

So I feel like now is the right time to start talking about the ideal temperature to keep your house at so you can stay warm and comfy inside while it's freezing outside.

This is something that causes so many fights between spouses. I mean, I've even had my own arguments with my wife. Sure, there's the risk of running it too much and jacking up your gas or electric bill, but then again, you could find yourself shivering when inside.

IS THERE AN IDEAL TEMPERATURE TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE AT

Surprisingly, there is. Everyone has their OWN idea of what it should be set at, and as mentioned, it tends to vary between the people that live in the house.

Personally, I like being able to wear shorts all the time inside, I'm just more comfy in them. However, my wife doesn't like the thermostat set too high because she's our money saver in here.

Give me 71-72 degrees all the time, but she's content a lot of the time around 65 degrees. That's a big difference. What I can tell you is that the 'ideal' temperature is pretty much in the middle of those.

SO WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE?

According to Energy.gov, the optimal temperature to keep your house at is between 68-70 degrees in the winter. They say it'll help you conserve energy while keeping your house comfortable enough to be content inside.

They also recommend that you drop the temp a bit lower while you sleep since you'll be all snuggled up in the sheets, and also while you're away on a trip. Just don't do what my wife did on our recent trip and turn it off all the way. You come home to a house that is 43 degrees when you step in.