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Originally Posted by PompeyKing
Hello, I have been turning my AC up 2º when we leave the house for a little bit. Our thermostat will automatically lower the temperature back to the original setting after 2 hours. If we are going away for more than 4 hours, I will bump up the temperature and put the ac on hold.
A friend has said I am using more electricity by bumping up the temperature because it will take more energy to bring the temperature back down. I just don't know if that is true or not. I have picked up this habit from our days up north when we would turn down the heat when we left.
Any thoughts or facts would be greatly appreciated.
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I’m certainly no expert on the subject but based on the documents we received when we purchased our house it’s best to keep the temp steady. Like you I’m used to adjusting the temp so this is a new practice for me.