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Does a smart thermostat actually save money?
It can, but the savings come from changing heating and cooling behavior, not from the thermostat being 'smart' by itself.
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Does closing vents in unused rooms save energy?
Usually not in a typical forced-air system. Closing vents can reduce airflow and raise duct pressure instead of making the HVAC system proportionally smaller.
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