Yusra3
VIP Contributor
Sweating through summer’s sweltering temps without equally burning through cash on utility bills requires smart strategies. Rather than just cranking the AC nonstop, get innovative leveraging tech, appliances more efficiently and simple adjustments that creatively cut costs without compromising comfort.
Outsmart Your Thermostat
Programmable and smart thermostats allow customizing temp control for maximum energy optimization when you’re out or asleep. Keep spaces cooler when unoccupied during the day or overnight while preserving comfort in key hours. Optimized scheduling keeps usage minimal.
Bring in Backup Fans
Supplement central cooling systems with affordable fans anywhere people congregate most like living rooms or home offices. The white noise and cooling circulation effect helps keep units set a tad higher without perceived discomfort. Every degree upward saves!
Darken Your Interior
Sunbeams shining through windows drive up indoor heat, pushing AC units into overdrive. Employ blackout curtains on any windows exposed to direct light, especially on the sunny side of your home. Keeping out light keeps in cool air through the hottest parts of day.
Limit Heat-Generating Appliances
Ovens, dishwashers, dryers and other major home appliances that bake or spin generate ambient heat that then requires chilling off with more AC. Run appliances only when necessary or during cooler evening hours. Batch chores rather than letting devices run all day.
Seal Off Rooms
If certain areas of your home typically go unused for large portions of summer, seal them off completely by closing vents and doors so less total space requires climate control. Confining yourself to frequented zones implicitly cuts cooling needs.
Getting creative doesn’t always mean investing in fancy smart home tech (but programmable thermostats help!). Simple adjustments like curtains, fans and appliances habits in occupied spaces make Savvy cuts. Supplement with automated temperature regulation for maximized savings. Stay cool while keeping bills lower through strategic energy measures.
Outsmart Your Thermostat
Programmable and smart thermostats allow customizing temp control for maximum energy optimization when you’re out or asleep. Keep spaces cooler when unoccupied during the day or overnight while preserving comfort in key hours. Optimized scheduling keeps usage minimal.
Bring in Backup Fans
Supplement central cooling systems with affordable fans anywhere people congregate most like living rooms or home offices. The white noise and cooling circulation effect helps keep units set a tad higher without perceived discomfort. Every degree upward saves!
Darken Your Interior
Sunbeams shining through windows drive up indoor heat, pushing AC units into overdrive. Employ blackout curtains on any windows exposed to direct light, especially on the sunny side of your home. Keeping out light keeps in cool air through the hottest parts of day.
Limit Heat-Generating Appliances
Ovens, dishwashers, dryers and other major home appliances that bake or spin generate ambient heat that then requires chilling off with more AC. Run appliances only when necessary or during cooler evening hours. Batch chores rather than letting devices run all day.
Seal Off Rooms
If certain areas of your home typically go unused for large portions of summer, seal them off completely by closing vents and doors so less total space requires climate control. Confining yourself to frequented zones implicitly cuts cooling needs.
Getting creative doesn’t always mean investing in fancy smart home tech (but programmable thermostats help!). Simple adjustments like curtains, fans and appliances habits in occupied spaces make Savvy cuts. Supplement with automated temperature regulation for maximized savings. Stay cool while keeping bills lower through strategic energy measures.
