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Raise the temperature settings for cooling to 78° F.
Raising the temperature settings of your cooling management controller will cause your cooling system to use less electricity, and is a worthwhile consideration in circumstances where there is little impact to comfort, or where clothing and other adjustments are preferable by the home's occupants.
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1Consult your cooling system's operating manual for instructions on how to reprogram the programmable thermostat's threshold temperature to 78° F.
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How do I operate my programmable thermostat?For a good overview of how to set and operate your thermostat, visit https://www.energystar.gov/products/heating_cooling/smart_thermostats