Why does it feel colder inside in the winter even though the thermostat says the temperature is the same?

Question

Why does it feel colder inside in the winter even though the thermostat says the temperature is the same?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Heating and air contractor here. I always wished instead of thermostats we used a version of a humidistat especially for air conditioning. People get it in their head that they’re only comfortable at 72 degrees. You’re really comfortable at a certain level of humidity. That’s why a 85 degree day with low humidity feels better than a 78 degree day with high humidity.