Heating & Cooling Tips
Goucher College is highly committed to a sustainable and responsible use of energy and resources. We help to achieve these goals through working with our campus partners to ensure that our mutual goals are met.
One of the ways we help to achieve the goal of being sustainable and responsible in our energy use is through controlling the temperatures of our spaces with a centralized building automation system. This allows us to maintain our spaces between 70 – 76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thermostat Guides
Please choose your residence hall below for instructions on controlling the temperature of your dorm room.
Fireside Hall
Temperature range: 72 to 76
Large number is space temp, small number is setpoint (adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Froelicher Hall
Tuttle, Alcock, & Gallagher Houses
Heat only, adjustable knob on radiator
Heubeck Hall
Bennett, Gamble, Jeffery, & Robinson Houses
Temperature range: 70 to 74 (setpoint adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Number displayed is space temp, only allowed 4 deg. of change, minimum 70/maximum 74
Mary Fisher Hall
Pagliaro Selz Hall
Temperature range: 70 to 74 (setpoint adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Number displayed is space temp, only allowed 4 deg. of change, minimum 70/maximum 74
Sondheim House
Temperature range: 70 to 74 (setpoint adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Number displayed is space temp, only allowed 4 deg. of change, minimum 70/maximum 74
One thermostat controls 3 rooms, common & both bedrooms
Trustees Hall
Temperature range: 72 to 76
Large number is space temp, small number is setpoint (setpoint adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Welsh Hall
Temperature range: 70 to 74 (setpoint adjustable 4 deg. +/-)
Number displayed is space temp, only allowed 4 deg. of change, minimum 70/maximum 74
One thermostat controls 2 suites, common area thermostat controls common room
Common Questions
Q. I hear a lot of banging and rattling of pipes?
A. This is very common in our older buildings when we initially turn the heating loop
on. The sound you hear is what happens as the pipes warm up and come to temperature
Q. What can I do if I think I have a problem with my space’s temperature?
A. Please submit a work request through the Fix it form, or you can call or text 410.337.6166.
For other questions, view the FAQ page.