For context I am located in Florida and I keep my AC at 76 and never keep the doors opened, but the blinds are up because we have house plants. People say to turn AC to 80 in the day to make it cheaper since my electricity ends up being 200$+ on average. Wouldn’t it cost more for it to constantly being going up to 80 and back to 76!?????
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If you have an outside temperature higher than 80, the AC on cold will make it colder than the outside. If the AC is actively on all day at 80, then it will be the same cost as if it was at set at 76 since the cost is based on how long it it’s blowing air. The AC does not work harder to get to a colder temp, it just works longer to get to the colder temp. It will take more time for the house to reach 76 than 80. If you are at home all day, then it would be useful to leave it as it is. If you return home at a specific time, just program the AC to turn on at a specific time before you get home.
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