Hot Weather Tips

• Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher. Every degree below 78 will increase the AC portion of your bill by 6-7%.
•  Check or replace air conditioning and ventilation filters every month.
•  Turn off your air conditioning unit when away from home for 4 hours or more, or set it to 85 degrees or higher.
•  Have your air conditioning and heating systems inspected and serviced once a year.
•  Run ceiling fans in occupied rooms only.
•  Turn off unnecessary lighting. Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).
•  Shade windows to block summer sun or install reflective material on east and west-facing windows.
• Make sure your attic is adequately insulated.
• Limit running pool pumps to eight hours per day.
• Turn off computers and monitors. Unplug electronics, gadgets and chargers.
• Lower water heater thermostat setting to 120 degrees and turn off if gone from home for more than 2 days.