Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Summer is synonymous with higher temperatures, and that may also mean higher than normal energy bills. As the days get longer and hotter, your air conditioner needs to run longer to keep you cool and can account for half or more of your bill.
"In hotter months, your A/C can run up to twice as long as it does in cooler months to keep your home at the same temperature. So when it's running longer, your bill will be higher," said FPL Energy Expert, Tiffany Spence.
Below are six summer saving tips to make saving a breeze:
- Set your thermostat at 78 degrees when you're home, and 82 while you're away. Make sure the fan switch is on "auto"
- Use fans to keep cool but remember to turn them off when leaving the room
- Close blinds and shades to keep heat out
- Seal windows and doors with weather stripping to avoid air escapes and save even more
- Grill outside instead of using the oven or stove to help keep your kitchen cool
- Clean or replace your air filter regularly so your air conditioner runs efficiently
Source: FPL.com.
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