These days especially we are all looking for ways to cut back and save a few dollars
. This can be done throughout the entire year, but there are a few tips to save during the summer months.
First try turning off the cooling system in your home when you are not home. Also on nights and days when there is a cool breeze coming through your windows, rely on that instead. You can even start using fans place around the home or in windows. Your bill would like a lot lower if you skip the air sometimes.
Replacing your air filters every three months are what experts recommend. That is a way to save money that some people may not realize.
Dirty air filters make your unit run harder and longer because the air flow is restricted. Thus replacing them will save you more money in the long run since they are quite inexpensive.
Barbequing is more energy efficient than cooking on the stove or in the oven during the summer. It saves you a little money and the food is still good if not better. This will also keep you from cranking the air conditioning up higher to take away the excess heat.
Another thing that can be unbearable in the summer is using the dryer for your clothes. Consider going back to the way clothes were dried before dryers existed. Hanging clothes on a line outside saves money and may dry the clothes quicker than a dryer would.
Another way to save on energy costs would be to use the lower setting on your dryer, if you can't or prefer to not line dry.
There are usually sales going on for the coming season. Try to catch a few of those so that you can plan ahead by buying things you know you will need a few months from now.
Keeping these tips in mind, will save you money all summer long.