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Turning on the Air Conditioner Close to Sunset

Question

Is it permissible to turn on the air conditioner at the entrance of Shabbat a minute before sunset?

Answer

It is permitted only through a non-Jew.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 261

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