On Wed, 23 Jan 2013 23:59:25 -0500, Wes Groleau
wrote:

Electric company wants me to install a device that lets them remotely
alter the duty cycle of my AC compressor.

Is this truly harmless?

Can it make the thing less efficient, or wear out / burn out sooner?


Wouldn't it be cheaper and just as cost effective to install a
programmable thermostat ?