I reviewed the community page before posting this subject and most of the post are dated. I'm at a loss! I have an issue with guests running the AC 24/7.
I have rules on the airbnb page (some read them, most don't), I have a sign by the door in my villa asking to conserve and turn off lights/AC when they leave. Even during my check-in orientation I ask that they turn off the AC when they are not in the villa. 70% of the guests, ignore this, and leave the AC on all day!!!
I'm in Costa Rica, electricity here is VERY EXPENSIVE!! I would have to increase rates considerably for guests to leave the AC on 24/7, and that wouldn't make me competitive. I think most airbnb's in the area just consider it a biz expense/loss. And that may be so, but it really annoys me when guests ignore a simple request. The AC is very efficient and cools the space really quick, i mention that in the check-in orientation yet it is ignored.
I guess I am looking for ideas/suggestions to tell guests in order for them to understand, it is not like North America where you have the central AC running 24/7.