Air Conditioning

• Set your thermostat to 78° F, or as high as comfort permits. When the weather is mild, turn off the AC and open the windows.
• Close your blinds and curtains during the hottest part of the day.
• Close cooling vents in unused rooms and keep doors to unused rooms closed.
• Check and clean or replace air filters every month.
• Clean the outside condenser coil once a year.
• Reduce your usage by 10-20 percent by caulking and weather-stripping your doors and windows.
• Insulate your house.
• Schedule periodic maintenance of cooling equipment by a licensed service representative. A "tune up" in the spring will help the air conditioner run at maximum efficiency during the hot weather.
• Attics must be ventilated to relieve heat buildup caused by the sun. If necessary, improve attic airflow by adding or enlarging vents.