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Old 09-25-2025, 07:00 AM
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Sounds like you may have an older less efficient air conditioner. Newer units are 45 to 90% more efficient. You might consider putting in a mini split unit in your bedroom for sleeping. That way you don't have to lower the thermostat at night just to cool the bedroom down. We did that and despite running the additional unit at night, it lowered our ekectric bill.
Or if your system is 10-15 years old, consider replacing it with a high efficiency variable speed inverter system that qualifies for a tax credit that will go away after this year. Installing a mini split is just another system to maintain yearly.