Summer Heat Wave: Keeping Cool On A Budget

As the summer temperature rises, it’s likely your electric bill will, as well. Being conscious of your air conditioning usage while taking a few quick, simple steps to ensure you’re getting the most out of your unit could make a huge difference in your electrical spending. Here are a few steps to keeping cool, economically:

• Don’t use your air conditioner more than necessary.
• Don’t cool rooms that aren’t occupied.
• Keep your air conditioning unit out of direct sunlight.
• Change the air filter once a month during warmer months.
• Allow the air conditioning to “breath,” free of furniture or draperies.
• Keep windows and shades closed while the air conditioner is on.
• Use storm windows.
• When weather allows, turn off the air conditioning and open windows.
• Reduce heat in-house during the day time: avoid cooking, bathing and laundry.
• Keep your air conditioner off during the day, set a timer.

Source: http://powergenerationinc.com/summer-heat-wave-keeping-cool-on-a-budget/

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