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tech never works for long (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

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[–] Tenderizer@aussie.zone 1 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

Because it takes time for an air conditioner to cool down the place, and it wastes energy to keep it running for 8 hours while you're at work.

[–] shneancy@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago

this can easily be solved with a simple timer

[–] silentjohn@lemmy.ml 1 points 18 hours ago

Mine has a simple program that adjusts based on a few times per day (overnight, during the day, evening). I don't need to control it from my phone while away from home.