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Air-Conditioning: 10 Tips to Save Money on Your Energy Bill
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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 during the hottest months of the year.
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:
September Home Checklist
Beyond Air-Conditioning: 3 More Ways to Slash Energy Bills.
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