60 as a set point is bad for multiple reasons:
The lower the temp, the harder it is to control humidity. Humidity can damage sheet rock, cabinetry, wood floors, etc. Also, your normal AC unit is not designed to handle that low of a set point. It’s probably not sized to be able to get that cold in the summer anyway. So you’re just wasting electricity by it running all the time. You are also killing the lifespan of your unit. I hope you rent or are not responsible for repair bills/replacement costs when the unit goes out. If so, get ready to get your check book out.
Source: I’m a mechanical contractor with a degree in engineering.
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60 as a set point is bad for multiple reasons:
The lower the temp, the harder it is to control humidity. Humidity can damage sheet rock, cabinetry, wood floors, etc. Also, your normal AC unit is not designed to handle that low of a set point. It’s probably not sized to be able to get that cold in the summer anyway. So you’re just wasting electricity by it running all the time. You are also killing the lifespan of your unit. I hope you rent or are not responsible for repair bills/replacement costs when the unit goes out. If so, get ready to get your check book out.
Source: I’m a mechanical contractor with a degree in engineering.