As millions of Americans across the country grapple with scorching heat, experts are offering tips for saving money amid record-breaking temperatures.
One of the top ways to save on home-cooling costs is to bump up your thermostat, according to Mary Farrell, a senior editor with Consumer Reports. While your savings may depend on many factors, she said that changing the setting by even a few degrees can mean substantial savings.seven to 10 degrees from its normal setting for eight hours a day, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
While it's nice to have natural light, it brings too much heat into the home during the summer, he said."And that's our enemy right now."Another wallet-friendly option is to check on your system's airflow."Air conditioners use more energy when they have to work harder," said Adam Cooper, Edison Electric Institute's managing director of customer solutions.
Cooper said replacing dirty air filters reduces energy consumption 5% to 15%, and you can make sure the system is working efficiently with regular tuneups and keeping debris clear from the unit outside.For high-humidity areas, Padilla from Reliant Energy also recommends keeping your thermostat on the"auto" setting rather than"on" or"circulate."
"We don't want to introduce more humidity," he said, so if you have a smart thermostat, it's critical to turn off the circulate function.
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