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Heating/cooling at work tips
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- Avoid running a dehumidifier at the same time as the AC. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and force the air conditioner to work harder -Alliance to Save Energy
- Get the most energy-efficient air conditioner you can afford. Look for a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) 12 or higher on central systems and the Energy Star label on room units. Savings will show up on your next electric bill - Alliance to Save Energy
- Save up to 10 percent a year with a programmable thermostat that automatically adjusts the temperature by 10 to 15 percent for the hours that the house is unoccupied - Alliance to Save Energy
