Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

To cool off a house faster, you should crank the thermostat 5-7 degrees cooler than the desired temperature until the home cools off.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The statement suggests cranking the thermostat 5-7 degrees cooler than desired will cool the house faster. This is FALSE - a common HVAC myth. Your air conditioner cools at a constant rate regardless of the temperature setting. Setting it lower than necessary only wastes energy and can cause the system to overshoot, making the home uncomfortably cold and potentially creating humidity problems.

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