As Temperatures Rise, Keep Your Cool…For Less

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Fabulous & Frugal

It has been one hot summer so far, and with endless heat waves breaking records all over the country, energy bills have been skyrocketing. What can you do to cool your home without wasting natural resources and breaking the bank? Check out Fabulous & Frugal’s top 13 air conditioning saving tips that are sure to reduce your energy use and costs while raising your efficiency to the max!

1. Clean Your Filters Regularly

Whether you have central air or window units, replacing or washing the filters with water and vinegar once a month will not only help remove dirt and allergens, but it will increase the efficiency and lifespan of your air conditioner. A clean filter allows the unit to function at its peak, using less energy to cool off your space. Less energy used means less money spent!

2. Seal Doors And Windows And Insulate Your Attic

Properly insulating your attic and sealing any leaks under doors or around windows will greatly improve the effectiveness and efficiency of both your cooling and heating systems. The less hot air seeps in and cooled air seeps out, the less work your unit has to do to keep the temperature regulated.

For 11 more air conditioning saving tips, click here.

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  • Moneyedup

    Another thing you can do is to make homemade popsicles. I bought a popsicle mold on sale in the middle of winter and have been using it to make popsicles for the summer. I buy some fruity flavored juices (strawberry banana, orange and grape have worked well so far) and just pour them into the mold and insert popsicle sticks. It beats shelling out $4 at the ice cream truck on a hot summer's day.