Simple Energy-Saving Tips With Summer Just Around The Corner

By Linda Brannon

The official start of summer is a month away, but down South, the weather is heating up and air conditioners are cranking up. Warm weather is here to stay so don’t let your energy use rise while the outside temperature does. Take a look at these tips to help keep energy use down while maintaining your cool.

First, schedule a maintenance check for cooling equipment. This will help determine if repairs are needed and ensure the system is running efficiently. While you’re at it, change the air return filters. If the filters are clogged and dirty, the system must work harder to pull air through.

You can also save energy by upgrading lights from incandescent bulbs to LEDs. Only 10-15 percent of electricity emitted by incandescent bulbs is light – the rest comes off as heat. So, turn off unnecessary lighting.Also, use portable or ceiling fans. In warm weather, run ceiling fans counterclockwise. Even mild air movement of 1 mph can make you feel 3-4 degrees cooler. Remember: fans cool people, not rooms, so when the room is unoccupied, the fan should be off to further cut energy use.

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