In Connecticut, summer is almost always the season for air conditioning systems. We tend to get very hot summers every year, and this causes us to naturally turn our air conditioning units to full blast. While there\u2019s nothing better than walking into a consistently cool room during the height of Summer, it\u2019s not always affordable. Although many of us know that it\u2019s coming, it\u2019s not uncommon for even the most seasoned Connecticut homeowners to look at their summer A\/C bill in disbelief; every year, we look up at the sky and ask, \u201chow could it be THIS high?\u201d If this question feels all too familiar to you, then you\u2019re in luck. Today, we\u2019re sharing 4 tips that can help you reduce these drastic summer A\/C costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Smart technology has come a long way in the last few years. New-age digital thermostats automatically adjust to the weather outside. When your thermostat knows how hot it is outside, it knows what temperature it can hover at to save you the most money. In addition, they can be programmed to go into \u201caway\u201d mode when there\u2019s no movement in your home. This allows it to automatically adjust to the most energy-efficient temperature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rather than have 2 A\/C\u2019s going in the same room, try reducing it to 1 A\/C and a few fans. If you can afford to install a ceiling fan, then that will certainly help draw out hot air; otherwise, more portable options can work just fine. They promote circulation, and they use far less electricity than a standard window air conditioning unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you have a real \u201chot spot\u201d outside? You know, an area of your yard where the sun just peers right in from? Sure, blinds and shades help, but you know what works even better? Trees and plants! Blocking the sun with a nice big tree will keep the glare out and the tree happy. Thankfully it\u2019s quite easy to plant trees. Give it a try–you won\u2019t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You probably know this already, right? Well, maybe you don\u2019t! Keeping the curtains and shades drawn will help keep the room cool. Ideally, you should choose honeycomb style shades. These shades are specially designed to trap hot air; alternatively, get drapes that are labeled \u201cenergy efficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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