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What to set an air conditioner on?

The recommendation comes from the U.S. Department of Energy, which advises to start with an indoor temperature between 75 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The agency also says to increase the temperature by 7 degrees when no one is home to save money and operate the system efficiently.

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What to set a thermostat to in summer?

The best thermostat setting for summer is 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you're at home. Energy.gov also suggests raising your thermostat or turning it off entirely when you are away in the summer. Programmable thermostats can help make monitoring your home's temperature while you're away easy.

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What temperature to keep AC on at night?

To stay comfortable while saving money, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends the best AC setting in summer is 78 degrees when you are home. When no one is home, the department recommends increasing the thermostat by 7 degrees, so feel free to bump it up to 85 degrees.

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What to set AC at during heat wave?

The best temperature to set your air conditioning is 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you wake up, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program. Energy companies in Florida, Maryland and Missouri also recommend thermostats at 78 degrees during summer months.

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