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This will prevent unnecessary heating\/cooling while you are away.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>If you need assistance or have questions, call the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facilities.rochester.edu\/service_requests.php\">Facilities Customer Service Center<\/a> at\u00a0585-273-4567.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Turning the heat completely off while away could result in the consumption of more energy when having to turn it back on. 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