
Jun 8, 2026
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Stop setting your AC to 18°C! Change this one habit to slash your electricity bills
Aishwarya, a home tech expert, advises against setting ACs to 18°C. She explained, "Most air conditioners cool at their designed capacity." Setting a lower temperature makes the compressor run longer, using more electricity and increasing bills. Increasing the thermostat by 1°C can cut consumption by 6%.