Air-Conditioning: 10 Tips to Reduce Your Energy Bill
Air-Conditioning: Top 10 tips for saving money on your energy bill. Lucky you. You've got air-conditioning. Lucky you. You've got AC bills. Here's how to save a little cold cash while you chill - so you don't have to worry about bill (too much). 1 Keep the air on during the day - and off at night. Open the windows to take advantage of night's naturally cooler air. 2 Turn the thermostat to 75 degrees. Suffer a little now, reap the monetary rewards next month. 3 Turn off the lights when you leave a room. Light=heat=harder-working AC. 'Nuff said. 4 Use fans in upstairs areas. You'll save money here by helping your chilled air circulate by adding a few fans to your home's hottest rooms and areas. 5 Shut out the sun. Close curtains and blinds during the day in rooms that aren't being used. 6 Think white - and awnings. White shades reflect light and heat better than darker ones. Awnings help, too. 7 Tighten up more than your wallet. Check and re-caulk your home's doors and windows to keep hot air from seeping in. Make sure your home is well-insulated. 8 Microwave versus oven: choose the former. Use your microwave whenever possible instead of heating up the whole house with the oven. 9 Replace filters. Change your AC filter every three months. 10 Turn off the TV. It generates heat, too. (Sorry, kids!) For more ways to save, see the January Home Checklist  Custom Search Beyond Air-Conditioning: 3 More Ways to Slash Energy Bills.
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