Learn the ideal thermostat settings to save money during Oklahoma's brutal summers while keeping your home comfortable.
At ARP Heat And Air, we've been helping Oklahoma homeowners with their HVAC needs since 2011. Our owner Charlie brings 14+ years of hands-on experience and is known for giving honest, practical advice — not trying to upsell you on services you don't need.
Oklahoma summers regularly push past 100°F, making your thermostat settings critical for both comfort and your electric bill. The Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 78°F when you're home during summer. For every degree you raise it above 72°F, you save about 3% on cooling costs. When you leave for work, bump it up to 85°F or use a programmable thermostat to do it automatically.
Oklahoma winters are unpredictable — you might see 60°F one day and an ice storm the next. Set your thermostat to 68°F when you're home and awake during winter. Drop it to 60-62°F while sleeping — most people sleep better in cooler temperatures anyway. If you have a heat pump, avoid setting it back more than 2 degrees at a time, as the system will switch to inefficient auxiliary heat to recover.
A smart thermostat like Nest, Ecobee, or Honeywell can learn your schedule and adjust automatically. Most homeowners save 10-15% on heating and 15% on cooling costs after installing one. ARP Heat And Air installs all major smart thermostat brands — call us for a quote.
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