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Close Curtains and Shades
Keep your home as cool as possible when youre away.
While doing your final checks before you set out, shut the curtains and blinds, Feygin said.
If you dont, the sun will spend the time while youre away uninterruptedly heating your home.
Your air conditioner will need to work overtime to return your home to a comfortable temperature.
A layer of reflective film over your windows should do the trick, Feygin said.
Youll have to foot the bill for that 24/7 energy usage, Feygin said.
Instead, invest in a programmable light and set it to turn on and off in the evenings.
Use a Programmable Thermostat
Ideally, you might keep the air conditioning off when you are away.
Thats money down the drain if youre not there to use it.
Switch it off while youre away from home.
Install Solar-Powered Security
Some security systemsrun on solar power rather than relying solely on electricity.
Utilizing one of these systems can save you big during the summer months.
Instead, invest in a solar-powered system to keep criminals away and your energy consumption under control.
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