We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more.There’s nothing quite like walking through the door on a brutal summer day and feeling that first blast of cold, air-conditioned bliss.
What’s a lot less blissful? Opening your electric bill a few weeks later only to find that that heat relief has cost you hundreds of dollars.The good news, according to experts, is that you don’t have to pick a side in the sweat versus spend showdown.“I have found that lowering your air conditioning bill involves a combination of behavioral changes and potential home improvements,” says Lisa Purvins, vice president of Pro-Tech Heating and Cooling.
“Making small adjustments to your daily routine and optimizing your home’s efficiency can significantly reduce energy consumption.”Translation: A few small tweaks — some free, some one-time investments — can add up to real savings without turning your home into a sauna.I asked cooling experts to share their favorite tips for keeping your house comfortable all summer long without getting an eye-watering bill.How to lower your air conditioning bill With temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit for and more for days across the country this summer, we get why you may want to blast your air.
But if your go-to summer move is to crank your air conditioner all day, chances are your energy bill is taking a hit.According to experts, there are a few ways to lower your air conditioning bill without turning off or drastically changing how you use your air conditioner.
These are their top suggestions: Raise your thermostat slightly: Chances are you won’t notice much of a difference in the air temperature if you raise your thermostat (or the temperature of your window unit) by two to three degrees.But you will see a difference in your energy b...