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Invest in more powerful fans. NYT Wirecutter has some great recs.

One of my minor children has an autoimmune disorder that is somehow associated with poor heat tolerance. We take it seriously, but our house is old and poorly insulated, and her bedroom gets really hot while the main living floor is glacial. So we bought her an A/C unit that vents to the outside (we just lift her window, insert the vent, and take it out when not in use). Since it costs electricity and the vent part doesn't fit hermetically on the window opening, we only set it up an hour before she goes to bed, and NEEDS colder temps to go to sleep.

Otherwise she'd have to sleep downstairs, which is not possible since she goes to sleep earlier than the older member of the family (she's the youngest), and our downstairs is open concept.

Maybe your child suffers from an invisible illness, like mine? I would push for some bloodwork, and get him an individual A/C unit, to be used sparingly.

Is it mid 60's all day or just at night? We turn ours down to about 66-67 so it's not totally unreasonable at night. Yes, it's expensive and we know it but we'd rather pay and be comfortable.

Have him pay the bill. He will figure out the balance between temp and $$.

I'd have him pay the bill. That way he can keep it as cold as he wants but deals with the $$ consequences of it. He'll learn quickly.

He likes it cold too. He has never had heat tolerance and gets heat headaches when it is 80’ out. Just the way he has always been. Our other son is no5 lik3 this.

Anonymous wrote:DS lives at home and insists on keeping the temperature in his room in the mid-60s. This is done in combo with a fan and the thermostat. We argue regularly over how low he wants the thermostat.

Do you deal with this? What’s the plan for dealing with this in your house?

My DD cranks it down too because she likes wearing a heavy hoodie and pants.

Is he paying for the electric bill or a new HVAC system if it breaks? Then let him set the temperature however he wants.

If not, then take ownership of your household and be the grownup. Nip this sh in the bud.

I really like it cold to sleep too, but sadly it's not energy efficient and it's too expensive. So I have to deal with it being a few degrees warmer than my perfect idea.

It's ok, honestly. He can manage it being warmer. Or...he can move out?

One idea is he could purchase a portable ac unit and pay that portion of electric bill.

I set the thermostat. If my child wants it a different temp and it will cost more money, they have to pay the difference plus wear/tear on unit. Thus far, they back down and deal with it. I mean, I own the house and pay the bills.

WTF- why does he need it that cool (agree does he have a medical/obesity issue)? and is he paying??

Have him start paying the electric bill.

is he overweight? bodies with more fat get overheated easily.

Does he wear a hoodie or walks around in shorts and t-shirt in 60s degree AC.

If he's not paying for the AC, he needs to accommodate to a reasonable temperature of 68 - 72 degrees. We keep our home at 72, basement is freezing, top floor 72 with fans.

DS lives at home and insists on keeping the temperature in his room in the mid-60s. This is done in combo with a fan and the thermostat. We argue regularly over how low he wants the thermostat.

Do you deal with this? What’s the plan for dealing with this in your house?