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Keep your house cool with these tips

Keep house coolWith temperatures hovering 100 degrees over the past few weeks and no relief in site, it is important to take steps to insure a cool, comfortable environment for yourself and your family.

I came across this article and wanted to highlight some tips that really struck me. “23 Tips for Keeping the House Cool”

  • Provide effective shade for east and west windows.
  • Delay heat-generating activities like dish-washing until evening.
  • Don’t air-condition unused rooms
  • Install white window shades.

SOME TIPS SPECIFIC TO A/C

  • Turn off your A/C when you leave for more than an hour
  • Clean your A/C’s air filter every month during cooling season
  • Provide shade for your room A/C or your outside A/C. This will increased efficiency by 5-10%.

If you want more tips, check out this video clip from C&C Heating & Air Conditioning

Keep Cool

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