The US Government's Recommended House Temperatures Has Everyone In Disbelief

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20 June 2024 at 2:18 pm·2-min read

It's extremely hot in the northeast right now, and while I'm DOING EVERYTHING IN MY POWER not to just blast my AC all day, an image of thermostat recommendations is going viral.

98. Just broke the record in Boston. Old record was 96 back in 1923. Heat index as high as 113 in Dorchester right now. 🙃 pic.twitter.com/54nxcKfrFN
— Pete Bouchard (@PeteNBCBoston) June 19, 2024

Twitter: @PeteNBCBoston

Here's what the US Government recommends we set our houses at:

Just know I’ll let the entire power grid go down and ruin all of our lives before my thermostat is set at 78°. pic.twitter.com/FFymWCzZ9U
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) June 19, 2024

Twitter: @DrewGarrison

I'm sorry to say this is apparently real information.

The US Department of Energy recommends setting your thermostat to 78 for optimal comfort. They recommend 85 when you're away from the house and 82 when you're sleeping.

A person is seated on a chair, gesturing animatedly while speaking. The setting appears to be indoors — Fox

FOR REAL.

A woman wearing a loose-fitting dress is sitting comfortably in a patterned armchair, holding up a drink and looking relaxed — Fox

This is obviously news to everyone.

These temperatures are INSANE. https://t.co/G0k9FvoiJO
— Sultry Seductress (@Hi_Biancaaaa) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @Hi_Biancaaaa

"Big Heat wrote this," one person joked.

Big Heat wrote this https://t.co/JIBbmy4wtB
— Jeff kemp (@Jkemp23) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @Jkemp23

"Do researchers think we're lizards?" another person asked.

Do researchers think we’re lizards? I’m cooking when it’s 77 in my house. https://t.co/D75Qasbnvc
— Orlan Elizarraraz (@himynameisoj) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @himynameisoj

And this person basically said, "Yeah, for my grandma."

The thermostat at my grandmas house: https://t.co/6sVNDD5g4I
— CIIERRA 🐎 (@Salute_CC) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @Salute_CC

Personally, I'm caught up on the 82 degrees sleeping.

Who amongst us can sleep in 82 degrees? This I need to understand. https://t.co/se2KiTrHSH
— Terrence Burkett (@mke_terrence) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @mke_terrence

HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?!

EIGHTY TWO WHEN YOU’RE SLEEPING????????? https://t.co/M2k5EggWA1
— Tori Hoover (@torihoover) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @torihoover

Anyway, apparently the US government thinks we're reptiles.

78 DO THEY WANT ME TO DIE https://t.co/gQjlt4Bmes
— 🗡 (@agustdtwo) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @agustdtwo

Thoughts, feelings, concerns?

The entire town is going without power if I have to sleep at 82 degrees https://t.co/BhlbcXBzDX
— Gordon (@gordonrichy) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @gordonrichy

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