Summer is coming and the air conditioning unit gears up for its daily use when the heat is on again. Did you know that the air conditioning system takes up 70 percent of summer energy costs in the U.S.? In fact, using an AC for 12 hours daily for three weeks consumes more energy than leaving a refrigerator door open round the clock for the whole year.
In order to save money and energy, you may want to have your home’s energy consumption audited. Many utility firms do energy audits for free or for a very small fee. They can help you determine the trouble areas and make suggestions.
