Smart Summer Tips for Staying Cool — without Spiking Your Energy Bill

Cool Fan Facts

  • Did you know ceiling fans should spin counterclockwise in summer? That creates a wind-chill effect that makes you feel cooler.
  • Also remember, ceiling fans cool people and not rooms. Be sure to turn off ceiling fans when nobody is in the room
Ceiling Fan

Embrace the Chill of Water  

  • Keep a spray bottle of cold water in the fridge and mist your skin when it’s hot.
  • You can also soak a towel in cold water and place it around your neck or wrists — key pulse points — ­ to cool down quickly without adjusting the thermostat.
Water bottles in Fridge

Block Out the Sun

  • Keep blinds or blackout curtains closed during peak sunlight hours (usually 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
  • This helps keep your home cool, reducing the strain on your cooling system.

 

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