With the sweltering heat and hotter temperatures, consider the tips from IEMA below to help reduce your energy consumption.
- Avoid using appliances during the day (like oven, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer)
- Only do full loads of laundry and dishes. Consider using cool settings.
- Consider using a clothesline to dry your clothes outside
- Keep shades and curtains drawn
- Take short, cool showers
- Turn off all unnecessary electronics
- Use all window coverings.
- Monitor the thermostat and household temperatures and raise your thermostat to 78 degrees F or higher. (each degree of extra cooling will increase energy usage 6%-8%)
- Programmable thermostats can save a household about $100 per year.
- Consider turning your HVAC system off when you are not at home.
- Clear all ducts and vents to maximize cool air.
- Close doors of rooms that are not in use.
- Change your HVAC filters regularly.
- Your ceiling fans should run counterclockwise to help circulate cool air.
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