Isn’t relative temperature interesting? I mean, maybe not… but it is something to keep in mind if you have big plans coming up.
I’m no heating and cooling expert or anything like that, but it seems as though there’s a big difference between 60 degrees when it’s sunny out and 60 degrees when it’s rainy out.
One day you absolutely need your indoor heating, cooling, and air quality control equipment and the next day your thermostat is powered down as your windows are flung open for fresh air. The only difference? The relative temperature. The amount of moisture in the air makes a big difference when it comes to the perception of air temperature and the amount of indoor air quality control that you’ll need in your home. That means, the relative temperature makes a big difference also when it comes to your energy bills, your HVAC system wear and tear, and the respiratory health of your family. No one wants to run their heating and cooling equipment more than possible – it’s expensive and it creates a bad habit if you’re always touching the thermostat. HOwever, when it’s a rainy, dark 60 degree day you might find yourself changing the heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment settings all of a sudden. The funny part is, you might find yourself still setting your indoor thermostat to 60 degrees… but with your air conditioner or heater running. The moisture in the air really makes a big difference, and you’ll notice it if you ever watch your weather apps in relation to your energy bill.