Five Cool Summer Tips

The Sears Team shares five ways to Conserve Energy and Save Money while keeping cool this summer.

Keeping cool in the summer results in a high percentage of home power usage. Your local power company offers a multitude of energy saving recommendations to conserve energy and keep your bills lower. Here are five tips from Rocky Mountain Power.

1.   Clean your air conditioner filters regularly. It would be wise to clean them every month during the summer. If you can safely do so, clean the outside grill and spines of your unit. Keep vines, weeds and debris from clogging the vents of the unit for optimal operation.

2.   Use a thermostat that allows you to program the hours you want your air conditioner to operate. You can save a     lot by only operating the unit when you are home. If you will be gone, you can     set it to come on about 30 minutes   before you are scheduled to return               home.

3.   Stay in the shade. Plant deciduous trees to shade you and your home in the summer. Locate them where they will shade your walls, windows and roof during hot weather. (see Arbor Day Foundation, How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy) Trees will add beauty and dignity to your   home as well.

4.   Whenever you shower or cook, utilize the exhaust fans to vent warm, moist air to the outside of your home. Be sure to turn the fans off when you are finished.

5.   Get a professional tune-up on your air conditioning equipment. A check up is recommended every five years. This will keep your system running efficiently and extend the equipment’s life.

Be Cool! Do your part to conserve energy and save money while you’re at it! If you want to sell or buy a home, you can count on The Sears Team to safely and comfortably help you through the process.