(Family Features) As temperatures soar during the summer months, many homeowners find themselves relying heavily on air conditioning to stay cool. Comfort doesn’t have to come at the cost of high energy bills, however. With a few smart strategies and routine maintenance, you can efficiently and affordably keep your home cool.

Here are some top tips to maximize your air conditioning system’s energy efficiency this summer.

1. Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance

Just like a car, your AC unit runs best when it’s well-maintained. A dirty or poorly functioning system uses more energy to do the same job.

Maintenance checklist:

2. Install and Use a Smart Thermostat

Smart thermostats are one of the easiest and most effective upgrades you can make to your home’s cooling system. For example, Carr

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