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Keep Cool – Tips
     
 
You can save money and energy by fighting against heat infiltration in the summer months by:
  • closing the blinds or curtains to block out the sun.
  • opening the windows at night to promote cool air circulation.
  • using ceiling and space fans.
  • using appliances early in the morning or after sunset.
  • to reduce heat gain, consider switching to CFL lights and turning off lights when not in use.
Turning off your air conditioner when you go out and at night will reduce your energy consumption and strain on the electricity grid and will save you money.
   
A yearly tune up on your room air conditioner by a licensed heating and air conditioning technician will make your RAC run more efficiently, thereby saving energy.
   
By shading your air conditioner, you are pre-cooling the air entering your home. Be sure to keep the area clear of weeds and debris.
   
Turn the temperature a few degrees warmer on your room air conditioner.

 

 
     
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