The scorching heat wave we all experienced in early July had home air conditioning costs soaring right along with the temperatures. 

While you can’t control the weather conditions outside, there are steps you can take to reduce your AC bill and power usage inside.  Planting trees around your home, and dressing your windows with solar screens or films are just two of the 9 Ways to Cool Down Air Conditioning Costs offered by Bankrate.com.  The Balance offers more ways to save.  They suggest that if you’re installing a central air conditioning unit, pick a shady spot for the condenser, and be sure it has room to exhaust warm air efficiently. Inside your home, sealing air leaks and installing ceiling fans can help.  It’s also a good idea to turn off, or reduce use, of lights, computers or appliances that can produce heat.  Need additional ideas for freezing your air conditioning costs?  Here are 15 more – complements of the CashMoneyLife blog.

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