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Some Like It Hot, Some Not: The Gender Wars in Keeping Your Home Warm (Giveaway)

January 28, 2013 by Jill Berry

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I grew up in chilly, frigid England. The house I grew up in allegedly had central heating but my breath froze when I was IN the house. In fact, my grandma would stuff my school uniform in to my bed each morning, so that I wouldn’t have to dress in the chill of my bedroom.

My feet were warm only when I placed them on the radiator attached to the wall of my bedroom. I shivered even under layers of sweaters and thick socks. At times it was warmer inside than out. Was I ever warm during my childhood?

My American husband’s childhood was far less severe than mine. You see he grew up in a toasty warm home heated by a wood fire. When I met him he would wear a short-sleeved t-shirt IN winter as his home was so hot! He wore sweaters when leaving the house, but not while inside the house.

When it comes to heating and staying warm, my husband and I are NOT cut from the same cloth. He is all about the heat, while I would rather add on layers to stay warm. We argue about the setting off the thermostat…all the time. He hates when I adjust the thermostat. Don’t even get me started on what he wants to set the AC on!


According to Honeywell, my husband and I are not alone in our arguments on heating. A new infographic from Honeywell addresses how men and women deal with the heat. The infographic entitled: Gender Wars: Some Like It Hot, Others Not So Much states that the following interesting facts:

  • 64% of men think women keep the house warmer
  • 26% of men and women argue with their partner over the temperature in their home
  • 54% of men and women are willing to turn down their thermostat 1 to 5 degrees when using a portable heater

Did you know that Honeywell’s EnergySmart 360 Surround Heater is designed with both 360 degree surround heat AND 180 degree directional technology? Consumers who use the Honeywell EnergySmart heater will see that the directional technology will heat a room no matter where you sit. Sounds very cozy to me!

I’m no fan of being cold, that is for sure. Like those surveyed by Honeywell, the top 3 responses when a partner turns down the thermostat are that:

  1. 76% will grab a blanket
  2. 64% will put on a sweater
  3. 59% will layer clothing

And did you know that over 50% of people are willing to turn down the thermostat 1 to 5 degrees when using a portable heater? I have a space heater in my very cold basement, but had not thought of putting on the ground floor and upstairs. According to Honeywell’s survey, women and men equally purchase space heaters for their home.


With the Honeywell EnergySmart 360 Surround Heater, you can stay warm through the space heater’s versatile and energy efficiency. The Honeywell EnergySmart 360 Surround Heater is equipped with an energy savings thermostat that gives you just the right amount of heat by regulating the wattage consumption based on your desired temperature.

This surround heater saves consumers money without sacrificing comfort. Designed with both 360° surround heat and 180° directional technology, you can “get heated” no matter where you sit in the room; a terrific choice for those looking to stay warm and cozy during the year’s coldest months.

The Honeywell EnergySmart 360 Surround Heater is available from amazon.com for $59.99. The surround heater comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

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84 Comments

  1. Michelle Tucker says

    February 10, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I put extra layers on usually. Then I complain, and put the thermostat back up:)

    Reply
  2. Cori Westphal says

    February 9, 2013 at 9:34 pm

    Turn on the fireplace! That way it gets super warm and the thermostat stays low and somehow he’s happy with that! lol

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  3. MaryBeth I says

    February 9, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Put on an underlayer, a sweater and grab my blanket

    Reply
  4. Brandy Wilmoth says

    February 8, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    I usually grab a blanket and my slippers LOL

    Reply
  5. Laurie B says

    February 7, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    I jam my feet under him to keep some warmth. I suppose he may have learned a lesson from my toe nail scratches on his legs from me cramming me feet to warm up. Now he just leaves the heat alone or gives me all the blankets 😛

    Reply
  6. Van says

    February 6, 2013 at 10:38 am

    I turn it down during day time hours, and then up a little during the night time.

    Reply
  7. Erin R. says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    I usually turn it back up when he’s not looking

    Reply
  8. Jeannie says

    February 5, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I bring out the electric blanket.

    Reply
  9. Missy says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I’m the one who turns it down!

    Reply
  10. Cindy B says

    February 5, 2013 at 12:00 am

    I go into my studio that has it’s own heated tile floors…toasty!

    Reply
  11. Brittany says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I grab a sweatshirt and a blanket.

    Reply
  12. ANGEL JACKLYN says

    February 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm

    I’M PRETTY PUSHY ABOUT THE HEAT. I’LL WAIT TILL HE LEAVES THE ROOM, THEN SNEAK IN & TURN IT RIGHT BACK UP! =)

    Reply
  13. tina says

    February 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    I GRAB A BLNKET AND THE DOG.

    Reply
  14. Idaho Jill says

    February 4, 2013 at 11:21 am

    It depends on my mood, and just how cold I am…I’ll either go turn it up or put on a sweatshirt.

    Reply
  15. Lori D. says

    February 4, 2013 at 10:26 am

    He turns it up, and I turn it down.

    Reply
  16. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    February 4, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I Turn It Right Back Up !

    Reply
  17. Brittney Reader says

    February 4, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Complain its too cold until he turns it back up 🙂

    Reply
  18. Tara A. says

    February 3, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I cheer because I am usually the hot one!

    Reply
  19. Angie says

    February 3, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I sneak over when he is not looking and turn it back up!!

    Reply
  20. Chuck says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:47 am

    We have our’s set at a steady 68 degrees.

    Reply
  21. Selene M. says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:41 am

    Put on more clothes.

    Reply
  22. Jennifer B says

    February 3, 2013 at 12:41 am

    nothing because I am usually the one turning it down

    Reply
  23. beth says

    February 3, 2013 at 12:41 am

    He doesn’t. I’m always hot and he’s always cold!

    Reply
  24. Virginia Rowell says

    February 2, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I turn around and turn it back up!

    Reply
  25. Deb K says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:36 pm

    Holler and turn it back up! 🙂

    Reply
  26. zahra p says

    February 2, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    I put on a robe!

    Reply
  27. Andrew P says

    February 2, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Turn it back up or put on more clothes

    Reply
  28. Natalie Finch says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:58 pm

    I turn it back up and remind him we have young kids!!

    Reply
  29. Tabathia B says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    I usually turn it back up if I am cold and put on my bedroom slippers

    Reply
  30. Mary W says

    February 1, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I put on my Snugli and slippers and sip a hot beverage.

    Reply
  31. Jessica T says

    February 1, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Turn on the fireplace!

    Reply
  32. Don says

    February 1, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Grab more clothes to wear.

    Reply
  33. Vicky S says

    February 1, 2013 at 9:51 am

    I get under my fleece blankets with my son and cuddle on the couch

    Reply
  34. Areta says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    Start layering up!

    Reply
  35. Staci A says

    January 31, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    I grab a sweatshirt and socks.

    Reply
  36. Natalia says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    I suffer… and put some warm sweater on…

    Reply
  37. Liz says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:53 am

    We keep our house cool, so I just add a sweater!

    Reply
  38. brooke t says

    January 31, 2013 at 6:20 am

    carry around blankets

    Reply
  39. Susan P. says

    January 30, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I put on a jacket, hoodie or sweater and turn it up a degree.

    Reply
  40. nannypanpan says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    turn it back up

    Reply
  41. HappyMomC says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Turn it back up!

    Reply
  42. June says

    January 30, 2013 at 10:19 am

    I layer my clothes up during the winter months.

    Reply
  43. Ellie W says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:06 am

    Mine never touches the thermostat. That is solely my domain!

    Reply
  44. Terra Heck says

    January 30, 2013 at 5:11 am

    I try to stay warm with blankets and slippers. If that doesn’t work, I sneak over and turn the temp back up. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

    Reply
  45. Krystal says

    January 30, 2013 at 2:32 am

    I grab a blanket and sometimes a sweater too!

    Reply
  46. lisa lo says

    January 30, 2013 at 12:28 am

    Put on a warm robe.

    Reply
  47. Sandra K321 says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Depends on what I’m doing. If I’m sitting down I use one of the blankets we leave on the back of the couch. If I’m doing something I throw on a fleece sweatshirt.

    Reply
  48. mrsshukra says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Go to the living room!

    Reply
  49. anne says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:07 pm

    We both like it set high and love the warmth.

    Reply
  50. LaVonne says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I am breastfeeding so stay quite warm – it is me who turns the heat down. My husband turns his electric blanket on and I get too hot!

    Reply
  51. kathy stevenson says

    January 29, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I add lots of blankets to the bed!

    Reply
  52. Suzie Williams says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:12 am

    I put on extra layers and snuggle up next to him.

    Reply
  53. Garrett says

    January 29, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Grab an extra blanket for more warmth.

    Reply
  54. Charlene S says

    January 29, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I put on socks and get a blanket.

    Reply
  55. Debbie Bashford says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:14 am

    I put on another layer, grab the blanket and cuddle up with my dogs

    Reply
  56. Janet says

    January 29, 2013 at 8:11 am

    I try to layer up but ultimately turn it back up!

    Reply
  57. latanya says

    January 29, 2013 at 7:58 am

    I turn it back up

    Reply
  58. Hanna says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:30 am

    I turn it back up! I can’t help it- I really like to be toasty warm at all times!

    Reply
  59. Melissa P. says

    January 29, 2013 at 6:08 am

    I don’t have this problem. However, I do remember growing up with my dad who would always keep the heat low. I hate the cold. LOL. I would love to win this product even though because it would help this single mom save on her heating bill and keep us warm at the same time. : )

    Reply
  60. Nicole Robinson says

    January 29, 2013 at 5:58 am

    I have a red blanket that I carry around the house like a child’s blankie.

    Reply
  61. Crissy D. says

    January 29, 2013 at 5:42 am

    Some times I turn it back up, but sometimes I use it as an opportunity to get a blanket and snuggle

    Reply
  62. Daiva says

    January 29, 2013 at 4:55 am

    Actually, I try to keep the heat down and turn it down at night. I always put a sweater or a fleece on to keep me warmer. Sometimes my husband turns the heat up and then I turn it down 🙂

    Reply
  63. Barbie says

    January 29, 2013 at 12:17 am

    I complain that it’s too cold, and then reach for a blanket or two!

    Reply
  64. Natalie Shmigelsky says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:16 pm

    Bundle up warmer! 🙂 Or snuggle in really close to him 🙂

    Reply
  65. lana says

    January 28, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    grab a thick blanket

    Reply
  66. Ally says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:48 pm

    It doesn’t happen! He’s the one who’s always turning it up while I’m sweating in the middle of winter trying to turn it down without him knowing it!

    Reply
  67. Chelsea says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    I turn it back up 🙂

    Reply
  68. Colleen Boudreau says

    January 28, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    Turn it back up.

    Reply
  69. Angela E. says

    January 28, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Put my ice cold feet in their back.

    Reply
  70. Jessica W. says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    I grab a blanket and then shove my feet under his butt. Since he’s so hot and generates so much body heat, he needs to share some when he tries to freeze me out. Lol.

    Reply
  71. DEBIJOT says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Wait until he leaves the room and turn it down.

    Reply
  72. Shirley says

    January 28, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Put on a sweater

    Reply
  73. Ivy T says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I grab a sweater and some slippers.

    Reply
  74. Wehaf says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    I add some layers or exercise.

    Reply
  75. Brooke Adametz says

    January 28, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Make it known that I’m still cold by putting on a ridiculous amount of clothing haha!

    Reply
  76. Beth - TheAngelForever says

    January 28, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I am usually the one that turns it down. If I am cold, I would rather grab a warm blanket.

    Reply
  77. Rhonda S. Phillips-Tenderholt says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Actually, he’s the one turning it up and I”m turning it down! he puts on a thick sweatshirt, socks and shoes.

    Reply
  78. Jenny says

    January 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    I have lots of blankets all over the house and I pretty much always wear a hoodie 🙂

    Reply
  79. Liz says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    Gathered the dogs around me, under blankets and close to the woodstove.

    Reply
  80. Jill Robson says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    Jill, I also grew up in England WITHOUT central heating. Our only source of heating was a fire place in the living room. I did exactly the same thing with my school uniform, and was just relating that story to my son the other day.HUH. I too prefer to bundle up rather than turn up the heat, and luckily so does my husband who grew up in a house with forced air heating.

    Reply
  81. Jingle says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    I grab a blanket and get cozy! 🙂

    Reply
  82. Rebecca says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I turn it back up!

    Reply
  83. CherylS22 says

    January 28, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I grab a sweatshirt & blanket.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  84. Crissa Robertson says

    January 28, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    I turn it right back up 🙂

    Reply

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