Air Conditioners - Shabbat Mode
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Question
Hello, I wanted to ask about the new Tadiran air conditioners, Alpha Pro model, which have a Shabbat mode from Mishmeret HaShabbat that turns on and off according to a set time and not by temperature. This is really inconvenient and reduces the enjoyment of Shabbat. The question is whether this is a stringency that should not be worried about, or if there is indeed a problem with the new air conditioners that was not present in the old ones. I would appreciate an explanation of the answer. Thank you.
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
According to the instructions of our teacher, the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita, it is permissible to use air conditioners without the Shabbat mode.