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Smart Thermostats Cut Cooling Bills 10%, Warn Mold Risks

7/3/2026

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Story summary

Raising the thermostat and using automated setbacks can cut U.S. cooling costs by up to 10% annually.
Smart thermostats like Nest learn occupancy patterns and can cut cooling costs by about 10%.
Setting the fan to “auto” limits operation to active cycles, reducing energy use.
In humid climates, turning the AC off for hours raises mold risk and can cause wear.

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Story summary

Raising the thermostat and using automated setbacks can cut U.S. cooling costs by up to 10% annually.
Smart thermostats like Nest learn occupancy patterns and can cut cooling costs by about 10%.
Setting the fan to “auto” limits operation to active cycles, reducing energy use.
In humid climates, turning the AC off for hours raises mold risk and can cause wear.