Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Green Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

It's easy to stay cool this summer and save a little green while your at it. Not only that, these four steps are great for the environment too.

1.Change the air filter on your air conditioner. Poor ventilation and circulation lead to higher running costs and less efficiency in cooling.

2. Plant trees and shrubs around your air conditioners. Direct sunlight can heat up your unit. By planting a few shade bearing plants you will save up to 10 percent on your energy bills

3. Run your ceiling fans and your air conditioning unit. The ceiling fans help to circulate the air causing it to stay about 4 degrees cooler

4. Reduce your need to crank the air conditioner up by replacing all your heat producing bulbs with energy non heat light bulbs.

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