• Keep air conditioner filters clean. Air conditioner filters should be cleaned or replaced
  once a month during use.

• Maintain unobstructed airflow around vents and filters.

• Maintain 78°F (26°C). For every degree you lower the temperature, the energy costs rise
  by 6 percent. A temperature setting of 75°F (24°C) costs 18 percent more; a 72°F (22°C)
  setting costs 36 percent more.

• Use a programmable thermostat. No need to run the air conditioner when no one is home.
  Set timers to have the air conditioning come on 30 minutes before anyone arrives home.

• Keep doors closed. Enter and exit your home quickly to keep cooled air in the house.

• Install a ceiling fan in rooms that are used often. Occupants feel as cool under a ceiling
  fan at 82°F (28°C) as in 77°F (25°C) still air.

• Insulation is important. Make sure your home has the appropriate amount of insulation in
  walls, attics and crawl spaces.

• Open windows at night. To take advantage of naturally cool night air when possible.

• Plant deciduous shade trees. Shade trees absorb radiant heat before it warms your
  house, and planting trees helps clean the air, too.

• If you constantly are having HOT or COLD spots in your home, you might want to
  consider zoning your home. This will help eliminate trouble spots. For more information on
  zoning, please call 321-8663.