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Appliances28 May 2009 09:01 am
Lower your cooling bills this summer
Author: apwagner
Website: http://applianceparts.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/lower-your-co…
Use these tips to save money and keep cool during the summer.
- Weather-proof your home. Most people associate weather proofing and drafts as an activity you do when preparing for winter. However, weather proofing is just as valuable in the summer especial when drafts lead to cool air leaking out and hot air seeping in.
- Air infiltration will also cause your in-room air conditioner or HVAC system to work harder to cool more which in turn increase your electric bills.
- Check for drafts around windows, doors and vents to the exterior, like extraction fans or clothes dryer vents. Use a stick of incense to detect air movement and to see if you have a draft.
- Check the weather stripping on your windows and doors and replace if needed.
- Use spray foam or the proper calk (there are several kinds and this story helps explain them well) around windows and doors to fill small gaps and holes. Also check around outlets, cable jacks, telephone lines and dryer vents for gaps that causes air to…
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