Save money while you keep your cool by taking stock on your summer energy usage. Between 50%-70% energy usage in homes goes toward heating and cooling.
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If you have in home air conditioning, not only are you lucky, you should be sure to replace your furnace filter every 4 to 8 weeks. This will keep your air conditioner/furnace running more efficiently. A dirty filter will increase the cost of running your system.
Block sunlight and keep the heat out by drawing your curtain during the warmest parts of the day. If you're not sure when that is, draw your curtains once daytime temperatures surpass a comfortable level. At work all day? Keep your curtains drawn to keep your house cooler while you're out.
Run your ceiling fans counter-clockwise. The counter-clockwise direction draws cool air upward, which increases air circulation and your fans efficiency during summer months. If you have an air conditioner, this can reduce the strain and save you money on your energy bill.
Clean your air conditioning unit. The more your AC works, the more leaves, grass and dirt get sucked into the unit. Condensing coils filled with dirt and debris shut off, leaving you with a hot house full of cranky people. 
Make sure all your ducts are properly sealed. Leaky ductwork attributes to 25 percent of cooling costs. If you have central AC and you notice that the temperature between rooms fluctuates drastically, then you have some leaks. Call a pro to have your ducts tightly seal. Professionals don't recommend sealing your air ducts with duct tape as it does not seal properly and can loosen over time.Keep Cool Without the AC
Why not kick the AC for a day and make some homemade ice cream to enjoy out in the sunshine. Why not start with this recipe, no ice cream maker needed!
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