Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your A/C and save you some money on your electric bill.

Turn on your ceiling fans and see which way they’re spinning. Having them go counterclockwise circulates the air around the room , creating a small breeze that’ll help keep you cool.

This can especially become helpful if you have a second floor, since warm air rises and you might need a little extra “oomph” to keep things cool there.

Don’t close doors to rooms or walk-in closets. Keeping them open lets air circulate. One exception to this rule is the bathroom while showering, beyond obviously wanting privacy. You don’t want your air conditioner working hard to counteract the warm, humid air, so close th

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