LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — With Las Vegas under an Extreme Heat Warning this week, triple-digit temperatures are pushing air conditioners into overdrive, and that can send power bills soaring. But experts say there are ways to stay cool while keeping costs under control.

Shakeria Hawkins has some tips to stay cool and stay in budget. Las Vegas residents look for ways to stay cool during extreme heat without breaking the bank

Some residents say they’ll do whatever it takes to beat the heat, even if it means paying hundreds of dollars a month.

"Sometimes I pay $500, $400," one local told KTNV.

Tim Baxter says he’s resorted to having a fan in every room of his home to keep cool. Others, like Russ Martin, have even purchased portable air conditioning units for extra relief.

"The one unit was n

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