Beat the Heat This Summer

In the last few years we have been experiencing record breaking temperatures throughout the summer months. With your A/C and other electronic gadgets running all summer long you can expect some of your highest electric bills of the year to come between June and September which can be a disaster for your wallet. Fortunately, you don’t have to boil in the summer heat to save a few bucks. By following these simple energy-saving measures you can keep your budget well within your comfort zone.

  1. Seal Your Home
    Preventing air leaks is one of the best ways to keep warm air out and cool air in.

  2.  Use Fans With Your A/C
    Running a fan is much cheaper than running your air conditioning.

  3. Use Your Thermostat Wisely
    Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer, ideally 78°F or higher.

  4. Opt for LED Light Bulbs
    If you’re still using incandescent light bulbs, then it’s time to switch to LED lights. Incandescent bulbs are extremely inefficient.

  5. Replace Your Air Filter
    Replacing your air filter is one of the easiest and most effective things you can do to make sure that your A/C runs smoothly and efficiently.

  6. Plant shade trees and shrubs around your home
    Carefully positioned trees can reduce a household's energy consumption for heating and cooling by up to 25 percent. 

Annie Yencarelli