Here are some ways to save
energy during these warm summer months...
Using
ceiling fans to circulate air will make you feel cooler and possibly allow you
to raise the temperature setting on your AC thermostat by a few degrees. But be
sure to turn the fan off when you leave the room, because fans cool people, not
rooms.
Clean
or replace central AC system filters monthly – and window unit filters even
more frequently.
Shift
energy-intensive household chores such as laundry and dish washing to off-peak
hours – nights, mornings, weekends – when there is less strain on the power
grid, and operate these units with full loads to get the most for your energy
dollars.
Plug
energy leaks with weather stripping and caulking and be sure your house is
properly insulated to save up to 20 percent on cooling (and winter heating)
bills.
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