Limit Heat Sources

Try to use your oven, clothes dryer and/or dishwasher early in the morning or later in the evening so they’re not adding heat to your home during the already hot daytime hours. A bit of strategic planning will help reduce the strain on your air conditioner so it doesn’t need to use as much energy to do its job.

Use Ceiling Fans



When set to rotate counterclockwise, a ceiling fan pushes air down and makes it feel cooler than it actually is. That wind chill effect means you can raise your thermostat about 4 degrees without sacrificing your comfort.

Sleep Smarter



Sleeping in the heat can be difficult, so make your bed and bedroom as cool as possible with a few modifications:

• Use lightweight sheets made from breathable materials like linen, percale and bamboo.
• Try a pillow designed to cool your head. Look for internal fill materials like memory foam, buckwheat, gel or copper, and covers made from cotton or bamboo.
• Wear lightweight, loose-fitting pajamas made from breathable materials like cotton and linen.
• Sleep with a fan blowing on you so you can minimize AC use at night.

Chill Out



Maximize your freezer’s utility by chilling items that touch your skin. For example, you can toss in a pair of dry, clean socks and pop them on your feet after an hour or two for an instant cooling effect. Or, you can keep your pillowcases in a sealed bag in the freezer and put them on your pillows right before bed for a refreshing bedtime hack that doesn’t require AC overload.

Close Curtains


In hotter months, about 76% of the sunlight that hits a standard double-paned window enters a home to become heat. If you don’t need natural light in certain parts of your home, keep the curtains closed — especially during the hottest part of the day. This will keep the cool air from your AC inside and limit solar heat gain.

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