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Originally Posted by PompeyKing
Hello, I have been turning my AC up 2ยบ 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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If you have a heat pump, leave the setting constant unless you are gone for a substantial period of time. If you have a regular air conditioner, bump it up 2 degrees while you are away for 2 or more hours. In TV our homes are well insulated. The AC will likely not run at all for quite a while. Bump it down when you get home if it is not comfortable. It may run longer, but this will also dehumidify the house while you are there. You get more comfort for your air conditioning dollar, and you might save $20 a month.