There are many things that you can do to save energy and reduce the cost of your energy bills. Follow our tips below to enjoy energy savings during the hot summer months.

Take Care Of Your Air Conditioner

Dirty AC coils reduce the cooling effect and causes the unit to run longer than necessary. Make sure to change air filters because clean filters decrease AC unit runtime.

Install Solar Screens On Windows

Direct sunlight makes your air conditioner run longer. Solar screens on windows can block out 60 to 70% of sunlight and heat.

Manage Thermostat

Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or higher this summer. Each degree lower than 78 increases energy use by 6 to 8%. The smaller the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be. Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and unnecessary expense.

Programmable thermostats allow you to automatically adjust your temperature settings. Doing so saves money while you’re asleep or away from home.

LED Light Bulbs

Time to replace those standard incandescent light bulbs or even CFL bulbs. LED lights last 25 times longer than CFLs.

Use Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans can reduce thermostat settings by 4 degrees and use much less energy than air conditioning. Just remember, like any appliance, they’re only useful to people when they are actually around. So be sure to turn them off when leaving the house.

Appliance Usage

Seal Up Leaks

Just like your heat can escape in the winter your cool air can escape in the summer. Weather-strip, seal, and caulk around any leaky doors or windows.