subject: Go Green With Your Air Conditioning - Save The Environment And Your Budget [print this page] Everyone's into going green these days, and of course if you go green with your AC, doesn't that mean you'll save money? You bet! So, to begin to go green with your air conditioning, try not using it. Yes, that's right, try not using your air so much. Unless you have reasons you really cannot be hot, try it and see if you like it. In the meantime, we'll review some other ways to cool your home that do not involve turning the Air conditioning back on. Save your hard earned dollars while you can.
Use ceiling fans or other fans at home. You can set your thermostat just a little lower and relax. You will find that even though it isn't temperately cooler, it does feel cooler. Make sure that when you leave the room, you turn off the fan. It doesn't cool the room down at all. If you happen to change the color of the exterior of your home, do it in a light color so that it will reflect the sun. These are great ways to go green. If possible, plant trees around your home. It may take a few good years, but some day you will be glad. You might have some fall raking to do, but you will save a ton on cooling costs.
When it comes to having your air conditioning on, you can still go green with it, if only you keep that system from running so much! Pretend it's wintertime and airtight seal everything with caulk and weather stripping. Make sure the heat doesn't get in any better than cold does in the wintertime. Keeping your blinds, drapes, or curtains closed will keep some sunlight out, which keeps heat out too. Using programmable thermostats is another way to go green while keeping comfortable. Heating the home all day long is not an effective way of saving money or a good way to go green.
A few remaining tips to go green include placing lamps and television sets away from your thermostat so as to not cause it to read improperly, as well as blocking the sun out of your windows with plants. Wait until it's cool to run hot appliances like dryers and dishwashers, consider hanging your clothes to dry, and enjoy an ice cold beverage outside. These are all great ways to go green while enjoying the warm summer weather.
Are you ready to get started saving? Don't wait, start today!
