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What Temperature Should I Leave My House When I’m on Vacation?

Last Updated July 2, 2025

The plans have been made. The bags are packed. You deserve a vacation. But what are the best thermostat settings for vacation to keep your electricity bill low? In other words, when you’re in vacation mode, is there a vacation mode for your house?

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The best approach for vacation thermostat settings is 10 degrees higher (summer) or lower (winter) than you normally set it when away from home. This lowers the amount of time your HVAC system is running while you are away.

Winter vacation thermostat setting: 50-60°
Summer vacation thermostat setting 80-85°
If you have pets at home, consider their comfort as well when choosing a vacation thermostat setting.
Never turn your thermostat completely off when on vacation, to avoid mold and mildew or freezing pipes.

If you’re planning your trip now, consider our tips for adjusting the thermostat settings to reduce energy, create a comfortable environment for your pets and lessen household damage risks.

What are the Best Thermostat Settings for Summer?

Last Updated July 2, 2025

What’s the best air conditioner temperature setting in the summer? You want to keep your home cool, but also want to keep control of your electricity bills.

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Keeping in mind both energy efficiency and comfort, the the best thermostat settings for summer are 76° when you are home, 80° when you are away and 72° at night. Then use ceiling fans in the rooms you are in to feel up to 4° cooler.

Here’s more on why these thermostat settings are the best.

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist and Tips

Cooler, less humid conditions indicate that fall has officially arrived. And out of habit, you turn the heat up to warm your home and maintain your comfort. But when you see the charges on your electric bill roughly a month later, is that actually a good idea?

Remaining cold shouldn’t be the only way to save on energy costs. Instead, consider how to keep as much heat as possible in your home and curb unnecessary electricity usage with our helpful cold-weather energy checklist for your home.

At ElectricityPlans.com, we focus on helping people save on their electricity bill. But our Fall home maintenance tips will not only help with energy savings, they’ll help keep you safe.

9 Ways to Save on Electricity While Working from Home

Your electricity bill could increase by 10% or more when you work from home. Air conditioning costs are the biggest culprit, but you can also take steps to reduce your costs by enabling power-savings modes, using natural light, and setting up a dedicated workspace.

12 Savings Tips for Winter Heating

The dreaded winter heating bill. Second only to the summer cooling bill in terms of electricity costs. That’s why we’ve created these tips on how to keep warm in the winter without busting your budget.

DIY Home Energy Audit for Energy Efficiency

A DIY Home Energy Audit helps identify how you can save money and energy around your home. A home that’s energy efficient is less expensive to maintain and makes your home environment more comfortable.

Plus we have a handy downloadable home energy audit checklist pdf.

Halloween Decorations – LED Halloween Lights & Safety

Halloween decorations are second only to Christmas decorations when it comes to American holidays. Planning to light up the holiday? Having a friendly neighborhood competition? Here’s how to keep your electric bill from looking spooky and how to stay safe with electricity with your Halloween decorations and Halloween lights.

18 Energy Saving Tips for Small Business: Get Business Electricity Savings

With these business electricity savings tips, you’ll save money on your electricity bill. And that’s savings that can go right to your bottom line!

8 Experts Reveal How to Keep Your A/C Running Cold this Summer

Ah, summer, when thoughts turn to air conditioning. We have to have it, especially when we are trying to beat the summer heat!

We asked experts for their top tips on keeping your air conditioning running cold and keeping your house cool this summer.

Spring HVAC Maintenance – AC Tune Up

HVAC maintenance is a must for your spring cleaning list. After all, heating and cooling your home accounts for 50% of your electricity bill. An AC tune up, whether DIY or from a professional, can help ensure your system runs efficiently before temps heat up.

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