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- Whole house fans help cool your home by pulling
cool air through the house and exhausting warm air through the
attic. They are effective when operated at night and when the
outside air is cooler than the inside.
- Set your thermostat as high as comfortably
possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor
and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling
bill will be.
- Don’t set your thermostat at a colder setting then
normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not
cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and
therefore, unnecessary expense.
- Consider using an interior fan in conjunction
with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air
more effectively through your home without greatly increasing your
power use.
- Don’t place lamps or TV sets near your air-conditioning
thermostat. The thermostat senses heat from these appliances,
which can cause the air conditioner to run longer than necessary.
- Plant trees or shrubs to shade air conditioning
units but not to block the airflow. Place your room air conditioner
on the north side of the house. A unit operating in the shade
uses as much as 10% less electricity than the same one operating
in the sun.
- Keep in mind that insulation and sealing air
leaks will help your energy performance in the summertime
by keeping the cool air inside.
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Long-Term
Savings Tip:
If your air conditioner is old, consider
purchasing a new, energy efficient model.
You
could save up to 50% on your utility bill for cooling. Look
for the Energy Star and Energy Guide labels.
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