What temperature to set air conditioner when away

You typically spend 8 to 9 hours at work every day, and sometimes you go away for weekends or vacations. You want to maximize your comfort when you're home while  optimizing your AC’s efficiency to save energy when you're away. This video will give you two practical tips to maintain your comfort while protecting your budget.

Tip #1: Go Up Six Degrees

If you're away for six or more hours per day in the summer, a six degree adjustment can help conserve energy while you're out.  Energy Star recommends raising your thermostat to 84 degrees to conserve energy, but that's assuming your usual temperature setting is 78. If you normally keep your home cooler, just go up six degrees. When you plan to be away for several days, you can set the thermostat up to 10 degrees higher. 

Tip #2: Get a Smart Thermostat

If you want even more savings and convenience, you should consider a smart thermostat. It learns your schedule and automatically adjusts the temperature before you come home. It also provides the flexibility of changing settings remotely on your phone in case your plans change.

As your trusted Rheem Pro Partner, Comfort Air is up to date on the latest thermostat technologies. We can install the best of the best, the EcoNet® smart thermostat, to make you feel more secure and comfortable.  This innovative thermostat gives you:

• Control from Anywhere
• Alexa and Google Voice Controls
• Scheduling 

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