They say that hot air rises. Therefore, my apartment on the first floor is necessarily colder than the second floor apartment, which is colder than the third floor. So, when it is 60 degrees in my abode, what is the temperature if I climb the stairs?
This is important to know, because although I have set my thermostat (which controls the whole house) at 66 degrees, the thermometer says it is 59.3 degrees in my bathroom. If I turn the heat up to 75 degrees, aiming at 66 in my apartment, will my neighbors upstairs roast?
Maybe I'll just start up the fireplace instead.
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The laws of thermodynamics are true in a vacuum. You have lots of complications like leaks, insulation, and walls to contend with. I'd make myself comfortable keeping in mind that whining on the part of my neighbors contributes to my comfort. And of course, don't forget the overall climate impact of any decisions you might make. (I am now required to say that as a caveat to nearly everything.)
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