Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, which promotes energy efficiency, recommends setting air conditioners ...

FPL recommends setting thermostats between 75 and 78 degrees to save on cooling costs. Regular air conditioner maintenance, such as changing air filters and cleaning vents, improves efficiency.

Experts recommend setting your AC between 72°F and 78°F when home and raising it about 7°F when away to save energy without sacrificing comfort. At night, you can bump the temp up by 4°F or rely on ...

Residents are experiencing higher electricity bills due to increased air conditioning use. Experts recommend setting thermostats to 78 degrees while home and higher when away. JEA provides ...

As a dangerous heat wave blankets New Jersey, residents may wonder how to stay cool while also keeping air conditioning costs down. Wondering if 72 degrees is the best air conditioning temperature to ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of ...

My wife and I agree on most things, but the right temperature setting for our home's central AC isn't one of them. I like the thermostat pinned at 76° F all summer long — maybe because I grew up in an ...

The U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping indoor temperatures comfortable, at a level that provides humidity control, all while aiming to keep the difference between the indoor and outdoor ...

As the calendar moves through June, temperatures rise. With climbing temperatures, you need your air conditioner. But while you want to remain comfortable at home during the heat of summer, you also ...

A little over a week ago, we pondered what was the best temperature to set your air conditioner during the summer in Florida. It’s a frequently-asked question not just because it’s a curious one but ...

The air conditioner should never be set lower than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Increase the temperature by about 7 degrees when you aren't home to save money. Excessive and ongoing use of the air ...

Summer has arrived and so has a sweltering heat wave moving across the country. Here is what to know about air conditioning temperature settings and energy saving tips. What's the best temperature to ...