Eli5: If I get in a cold car and want the temperature inside to be 71, so I set it for 71 or set it higher until I am uncomfortable?

Question

What is the fastest way to heat the inside of a car or room. Set the heater to desired temperature or initially set it higher than wanted?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Setting the thermostat way too high is an emotional impulse.

Not even Data responded to emotions, and he had a positronic brain. Your thermostat does not.