Energy Savings Tips for the Air Conditioner
A typical home uses 250-1000 kilowatthours per year for air conditioning (AC) in one room. Review these tips to become more energy efficient with air conditioning throughout your home:
	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.
	Schedule periodic maintenance of cooling equipment by a licensed service representative.
	Attics must be ventilated to relieve heat buildup caused by the sun. If necessary, improve attic airflow by adding or enlarging vents.