These simple changes can create big savings this season.
If you have a unit that is undersized, youll be paying too much.
There are calculators online where you might match BTUs to square footage, which is sufficient for window units.
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For central air, it’s best to consult a professional for an assessment.
Changing your lifestyle and coming up with ways tostay cool without ACis vital for significantly lowering your energy bill.
The first thing you could do is turn up your thermostat when youre not home.
When you are home, get your body used to temperatures that are just a little bit warmer.
(Getting used to higher temperatures while remaining comfortable is so important!)
If you don’t have ceiling fans currently, consider installing them.
If you gotta cook or do laundry, opt for line drying orno-cook meals.
Consider installing energy-savingsmart blindsthat you could open and shut on your phone.
(Shut them between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on especially hot days.)
