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s summer temperatures rise, so do home cooling costs. Use the following tips to save on energy expenses.Use fans wisely. Portable and ceiling fans can help maximize air flow and reduce your need for air conditioning. Make sure any ceiling fans are set for summer; the air should blow downward to create a wind-chill effect. Because this method cools you and not the entire room, turn the fan off when you leave the room. Place a box fan in front of your window air conditioner to circulate cool air throughout the house.
Monitor your home. Use a programmable thermostat to regulate the air conditioning while you are asleep or at work, and you may save about $180 a year in energy costs.* Keep TVs, lamps and other appliances away from your thermostat, as their heat may cause the air conditioner to run longer.
Keep the sun's rays at bay. To reflect heat away from your home, stick to white shades, drapes and blinds for windows. During the day, close curtains on windows facing south and west. When the temperature drops, open your windows. It can also help to provide your air conditioning unit with some shade by planting trees or shrubs. Make sure, however, that they don't block the unit's airflow.
We Can Help
Whether you need caulk and weatherstripping to keep cool air inside your home, or a new energy-efficient air conditioner, an American First Credit Union Line of Credit can help. Call 800/ 290-1112, visit www.amerfirst.org or stop by a branch to learn more.
| * | Source: Energy Star, www.energystar.gov. |
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