The best temperature for your home depends on several factors, such as location, time of year, and personal preference. In most cases, a home is healthiest when kept between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Most people find this range comfortable, and it can help prevent health issues such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and hypothermia.
Moreover, the optimal temperature for each room in your house varies. Take the bedroom, for example: it should be cooler than the rest of the house, between 60 and 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Staying within this range can help you get better sleep and lower your risk of sleep-related health problems. Follow these tips to keep yourself and your loved ones comfortable and healthy all year.
Adjust Home Temperatures as Needed
Lots of people find that a temperature range between 68 and 76 degrees Fahrenheit works perfectly. Yet the optimal temperature can differ depending on the person or the room.
For instance, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends about 64 degrees Fahrenheit for a healthy, fully dressed adult. This temperature is also seen as ideal for sleeping. But they actually encourage disabled, elderly, or young people to stay in rooms at 68 degrees Fahrenheit or warmer to avoid health risks. In any case, if someone in your home, including you, has allergies or respiratory issues, keeping the room above 61 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal. People with asthma or allergies are especially prone to respiratory problems in low temperatures.
Optimal Temperature by Room
Adjust the temperature in particular rooms for optimal health and comfort based on where you spend most of your time. Consider these temperatures:
- Living Room: For optimal health, keeping the living room between 68 and 72 degrees Fahrenheit is often recommended. Temperatures that are too low can make you feel cold and uneasy, while temperatures that are too high can cause overheating and dehydration.
- Bedroom: You spend many hours in the bedroom at night, so it matters that it’s comfortable and healthy for sleeping. Keep the temperature between 60-67 degrees Fahrenheit to achieve this. This range helps your body regulate its temperature during sleep and prevents sweating or shivering.
- Kitchen: The kitchen should be kept cooler than other rooms because of the extra activity from cooking or baking. The ideal temperature range for the kitchen is between 60-64 degrees Fahrenheit. This range keeps you comfortable in the room and can help extend the shelf life of certain foods.
- Bathroom: To prevent mold and mildew, set the bathroom temperature lower than the other rooms in your rental home. A range in the low 70s works well. This can help discourage fungal growth and get rid of any musty odors.
Always be mindful of any signs of ill health your body might show. If you feel too warm or too cold, it may be a signal to adjust the temperature. Likewise, if you notice symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, or dry skin, the temperature may not be optimal for your health.
Check that your rental home is well insulated to keep heat from escaping during the winter months. Also, keep your home cool in summer by using curtains or blinds to block sunlight. Consider a programmable thermostat that sets the temperature automatically according to your schedule and preferences.
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Originally Published on December 15, 2023
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