I can tell you right now that I am a bit finicky when it comes to indoor air quality and air temperature control. I know most people are not as sensitive as I am to external stimuli, including the temperature that surrounds me and the amount of circulation in the room. To be truthful, I do not enjoy the feeling of air passing over my skin or drafts in my space. I really like to have a warm, stagnant environment in order to concentrate and feel comfortable. I know that most folks are on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to ideal temperature control ranges and air quality. Basically everyone I know insists that they need to have a fan running in order to circulate chilly indoor air at all times. This indoor air quality control setup could not make me more uncomfortable. This is why I find winter to be a gift and a curse. I absolutely love having a warm, toasty environment that everybody agrees on. For once, in the winter I can set the thermostat rather high without people complaining about sweating through their shirts. However, utilizing my forced air furnace to create the ideal indoor air temperature environment has the negative downstream effect of costing me an arm and a leg in energy bills. This year, I’m desperately trying to cut down on my heating system usage so I can stop handing so much money to the utility company. Instead, it looks like I will be wearing 50 layers of clothes inside. At least I won’t feel a draft.
