But how do you save money? The easy solution is to simply not use it. But if you need it and you have learned to live with it then there are other solutions to spend less money.

Change filters regularly If you frequently use air conditioners in your home, then you should change the filters regularly. Experts stress that they should be changed every 3 months. Dirty filters reduce the efficiency of your air conditioner by 2% resulting in more electricity being consumed without effect on room temperature.

The filters change very easily and you can do it yourself as long as a specialist shows you for the first time.

Do not leave the air conditioner on when you leave the house It may seem absurd, but many leave the air conditioner on if they intend to leave it for 1-2 hours to keep the house cool when they return. Do not do this because you are wasting electricity unnecessarily. You can turn on the air conditioner when you return and until it cools down you can go in and take a cool bath. Caution! In the evening you can slightly increase the temperature of the air conditioner by 2-3 degrees. This will save you 10-15% of the money you would give for your electricity.

Keep the curtains and blinds closed By keeping the curtains closed you help to keep a significant amount of heat out of the house. According to the US Department of Energy, by keeping the curtains and shutters closed on very hot days, you save 45% of the heat that would enter your home if you had everything open.

Did you know that before the discovery of air conditioners, many companies and government agencies in foreign countries stopped working for 2-3 months? Can you imagine this happening in our country?

Seal doors and windows Everything you did in the winter to keep out the cold can be done in the summer to keep the heat away from your home. By covering the gaps in doors and windows you help your air conditioner to work 20% better.

Use fans Fans may not lower the temperature of a room but they can cool you down effectively if they are set to blow towards you. A great trick is to put a large bowl of ice cubes in front of your fan to bring out even more coolness.

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