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In reply to the discussion: 'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely [View all]aggiesal
(8,963 posts)56. I wrote my response before watching the video ...
because what else could it have been?
After watching it, I pretty much nailed. It's exactly what happened.
The guy they interviewed for the news story, said once he found out,
he disconnected his thermostat from the electric companies program.
My electric company is trying to do the same thing, by offering a
$50 rebate on my thermostat.
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'Woke up sweating': Some Texans shocked to find their smart thermostats were raised remotely [View all]
Dial H For Hero
Jun 2021
OP
Probably more like Dads are sneaking to the thermostat, upping them, and not telling anyone (nt)
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
#2
Exactly..they gave them a free smart thermostat that cannot be controlled by the home owner
PortTack
Jun 2021
#12
That's an even better solution. Maybe put a table under it with a lamp and a 100 watt incandescent
PortTack
Jun 2021
#28
I've lived in the Deep South my entire life. There is a trick to enjoying it.
GulfCoast66
Jun 2021
#41