If you and your family fight about the thermostat in the winter, it might help to know that there are official recommendations of winter thermostat settings.
When the house is empty, lowering the thermostat by seven to ten degrees can save you up to 10 percent on your annual heating bill.
According to various authorities, the ideal winter temperature is 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Energy Saver recommends reducing the temperature by two degrees at night and dropping it to 55 degrees Fahrenheit when away on vacation to save money on heating costs.
WHO recommends 64 F as the minimum recommended indoor temperature for people. Lower temperatures might cause respiratory issues, especially in humid environments.
The WHO recommends greater minimum temperatures for newborns, small children, the elderly, and health-vulnerable individuals.
In the end, safety is of the utmost importance, therefore adhere to these instructions and avoid lowering the thermostat too much.
If 68 F is cooler than you or your housemates are used to, ease into it. Direct Energy suggests decreasing the thermostat one degree every week to acclimatize everyone.