- Fact:
For every degree you raise the setting of your thermostat, you
reduce cooling costs 3 to 5 percent.
- Fact:
Having a HVAC professional seal duct leakage can reduce cooling
costs from 15 to 20% or more.
- Fact:
According to the EPA, if your central air conditioning unit is
more than 12 years old, replacing it with an ENERGY STAR® qualified
model could cut your cooling costs by 30%.
- Fact:
More than 40% of the unwanted heat that builds up in your home
comes in through the windows.
- Action:
Seal around windows, doors, electrical outlets and openings or
holes in exterior walls.
- Fact:
Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms. Turn off the ceiling fan
when the room is unoccupied.
