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Stop Doing This to Your Thermostat (3 Mistakes Spiking Your AC Bill)

August 20, 2026

Dropping your thermostat to 60° doesn’t cool your home faster—it just wastes energy. The real culprit is often your home’s building envelope, like air leaks or poor insulation. Stop guessing and see the science of comfort proven in your home. Our no-cost in-home evaluation identifies the root cause of your comfort issues, not just the symptoms. Book your initial consultation today!

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Think dropping your thermostat temperatures to as low as it will go will cool your home faster? Think again!

Avoid these three common home cooling mistakes:

First, stop constantly adjusting your settings; set it to your ideal temperature and leave it.

Second, don’t drop the temp drastically or programm wild temperature swings—Make adjustments in 1 or 2 degree increments.

Finally, don’t ignore the building envelope. If your home has air leaks or poor insulation, your thermostat and your AC are fighting an uphill battle.

Get a no-cost in-home evaluation from Healthy Home Energy & Consulting, and experience the science of comfort proven in your home. Schedule today.

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