Beating The Heat - Tips to Keeping Your Home Cool
While we all look forward to the warmer temperatures of summer months at Lake of the Ozarks, the higher energy bills are not as welcomed. Whether you're cranking the air conditioner down or the kids are running in and out of the house, implementing a few of the energy saving tips below will help you beat the heat and hopefully save a few dollars on your energy bill. * These energy saving tips were adapted from the Department of Energy's Energy Savers Consumer Tips website. Use Air Conditioning and Fans Wisely Do not set your thermostat lower than normal when you first turn it on. This will not cool your home quicker and it could result in higher cooling bills. Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible. The greater the difference between your home temperature and the outdoor temperature, the greater your cooling bill. If possible, program your thermostat to adjust your thermostat when you will not be at home. Utilize Fans to distribute the coo...