THIS AIR CONDITIONING STRATEGY IS THE SWEET SPOT FOR SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY, EXPERTS SAY

Sonel Telemaque, left, wipes sweat from his brow while installing a new air conditioning unit alongside Brian Hermosillo during record-breaking heat March 19, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara, File) 2026-07-02T16:03:04Z Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting…

Associated Press reports that sonel Telemaque, left, wipes sweat from his brow while installing a new air conditioning unit alongside Brian Hermosillo during record-breaking heat March 19, 2026, in Tempe, Ariz.

The report adds: (AP Photo/Caitlin O'Hara, File) 2026-07-02T16:03:04Z Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting…

Some swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone for a few hours is the most energy-efficient, cost-saving method.

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