Reducing your cooling bills not only means that you are saving money, but it also means that you are conserving energy, which in turn helps protect the air, water and soil around you.
Some simple ways to reduce your cooling bills are:
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The rooms in your house get warmer as the temperature goes up, during the day. Therefore it makes sense to let in cool air in the morning and shut the windows later in the day.
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Window curtains and blinds should be of a light color which reflects the light away from the house. Anti-sun window films help in heat reduction.
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The air conditioner’s thermostat should be maintained at a comfortably high temperature, say 75 degrees and above.
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Use a clothes line to dry clothes rather than using a clothes dryer. This would not only cut on your electricity bill but would also prevent your house from warming up.
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If you are not using the kitchen or the bathroom make sure the exhausts are not on.
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You could take a cool shower during the day instead of a warm shower in the morning.
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A long-term-plan for those who own their homes would be to plant trees that provide shade and help keep the house cool.
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If there are any cracks in either the exterior or interior of your home it would be best to seal them, thus preventing unwanted airflow. This ensures that your house becomes comfortable with better air quality and leads to lower utility bills.
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The use of portable fans and ceiling fans would ensure that there is a continuous circulation of air.
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The air-conditioner vents in your house should be cleaned on a regular basis and if necessary, the filters should be replaced once in three months.
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Avoid cooking and plan cold meals on days it is really hot. This would prevent the heat from the stove or oven from warming up the house.
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