Energy Saving Tips

1) Set your thermostat to 78 degrees and avoid changing the temperature.
2) Ceiling fans allow you to raise your thermostat's temperature setting up 4 degrees while keeping your home cool.
3) Keep heat producing devices like lamps and TVs away from your thermostat. They create heat and can mislead your thermostat sensors and force your cooling system to run longer.
4) Prepare summer meals using your grill or microwave rather than the oven to avoid heating up your home.
5) Close your curtains during the hottest hours of the day to block out warm rays and keep your home cool.
6) Energy efficent lighting can help you keep you house cooler: 90% of the electricity that powers incandescent lights is turned into unwanted heat!
7) It's important to replace your air filters MONTHLY to help keep your A/C running efficently.
8) A buildup of dust on vEnts can make your A/C run inefficiently.